Gigabyte Z490 AORUS MASTER WATERFORCE User Manual - Page 24

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port Red, Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Green Orange Off Description 2.5 Gbps data rate 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Blinking On Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. 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. Line In/Side Speaker Out The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line out jack. Mic In/Side Speaker Out The Mic in jack. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel a 5.1-channel a a 7.1-channel a a Line In/Side Speaker Out a Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a Mic In/Side Speaker Out a If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. •• 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. Hardware Installation - 24 -

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Hardware Installation
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB
3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB Type-C
Port
The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.
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.
Line In/Side Speaker Out
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
The line out jack.
Mic In/Side Speaker Out
The Mic in jack.
Audio Jack Configurations:
Jack
Headphone/
2-channel
4-channel
5.1-channel
7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker
Out
a
a
Rear Speaker Out
a
a
a
Line In/Side Speaker Out
a
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
a
a
a
a
Mic In/Side Speaker Out
a
If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be
Side Speaker out through the audio driver.
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.
Connection/
Speed LED
Activity LED
LAN Port
Connection/Speed LED:
State
Description
Green
2.5 Gbps data rate
Orange
1 Gbps data rate
Off
100 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State
Description
Blinking
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On
No data transmission or receiving is occurring