8 back panel connectors, Ps/2 keyboard and ps/2 mouse port, Coaxial s/pdif out connector – GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P User Manual

Page 21: Optical s/pdif out connector, Usb port, Ieee 1394a port, Rj-45 lan port

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Hardware Installation

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Back Panel Connectors

When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable
from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side
to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

Activity LED

Connection/
Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:

State

Description

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Connection/Speed LED:

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

10 Mbps data rate

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a
PS/2 keyboard.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in
connector.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in
connector.

USB Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

IEEE 1394a Port

The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth
and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

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