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• Supports plug-and-play adapters that allow you to connect displays using older connection standards such as DVI, HDMI, and VGA • DisplayPort cables can extend up to 15 m (49.21 ft) without requiring signal boosters. HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides digital connection between your computer, display devices, and other multi-media devices. It supports both video and audio signals. HDMI ports are commonly available on computers, TVs, set-top boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and so on. Advantages of HDMI • Supports high resolutions and high refresh‑rates • Supports 3D transmission • Supports HDCP • Commonly available in most computers and consumer multi‑media devices • Can be used to set up audio‑only, video‑only, or an audio and video connection • Compatible with fixed-pixel displays such as LCDs, plasma displays, and projectors Mini HDMI Mini High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides digital connection between your computer and portable devices such as smartphones, laptops, and so on. Micro HDMI Micro High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides digital connection between your computer and portable devices such as smart phones, laptops, and so on. This connector resembles the micro-USB connector found on most smartphones. SPDIF S/PDIF is a standard for transferring audio in digital format. You can use S/PDIF to audio devices such as sound cards, speakers, home theater systems, TVs, and so on. It provides 5.1 audio support. There are two kinds of S/PDIF connections: • Optical-Uses optical fiber with TOSLINK connectors • Coaxial-Uses coaxial cable with RCA connector 38 Ports and connectors