MSI Z97M GAMING - 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.
Optical S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
HDMI Port
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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 function.
HDMI+DisplayPort
Extend mode
(Extend the desktop to the second
monitor)
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Clone mode
(Monitors have the same screen)
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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
USB 3.0 Port
HDMI
USB 3.0 Port
eSATA Port
* Gaming Device Port.