Asus Z170I PRO GAMING User Guide - Page 24

8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 9. Optical S/PDIF out port. This port allows you to connect your PC to amplified speakers, headphones, or Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Optical S/ PDIF out Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - - Rear Speaker Out 5.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - Rear Speaker Out 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 10. ASUS WLAN Cards. These WLAN cards allow your computer to connect to a wireless network. For details, refer to the section 1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation. 11. USB 3.1 Type A port. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A port is for USB 3.1 peripheral devices. 12. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. 13. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction