Chapter 1, Important – MSI Z87-G43 GAMING User Manual
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Chapter 1
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Getting Started
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
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 sound line out in 2/ 4/ 5.1/
7.1 channel mode 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.
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