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Chapter 1, Important – MSI Z87 XPOWER User Manual

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Chapter 1

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Getting Started

HDMI Port

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface

that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV

formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel

digital audio on a single cable.

DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a

monitor with DisplayPort inputs.

Important

This platform supports dual-display and triple-display function.

HDMI+DisplayPort

HDMI+HDMI

HDMI+HDMI+DisplayPort

Extend mode

(Extend the desktop to the second

and third monitor)

Clone mode

(Monitors have the same screen)

Audio Ports

These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the

function of the connector.

Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.

Green- Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.

Pink- Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.

Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Gray- SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.