MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC Manual - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 1
1-9 Getting Started
Back Panel Quick Guide
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port
A combination of PS/2 ® mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2 ® mouse/keyboard.
Clear CMOS Button
There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store
system configuration data. Using CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into
the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you wish to clear the system
configuration, press the button to clear the data.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatible devices.
USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).
Important
In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable
is used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.
LAN Port
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).
LINK/ACT
LED
SPEED
LED
LED LED Status Description
Link/ Activity LED
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
▶
▶
▶
▶
▶
Optical
S/PDIF-Out
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out
USB 3.0 Port
Clear CMOS
Button
LAN Port
PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse Combo
Port*
USB 2.0 Port* DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port
* Gaming Device Port.