English – ASRock Z77 OC Formula User Manual

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ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard

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HDCP Function

HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP

function with this motherboard, you need to adopt a monitor

that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy

the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP

encryption contents. Please refer to the instructions below for

more details about HDCP function.

What is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a

specification developed by Intel

®

for protecting digital

entertainment content that uses the HDMI interface. HDCP is a

copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of

intercepting digital data midstream between the video source,

or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box -

and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television

or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to

protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD

players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few

entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant

display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP

in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or

LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

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