MSI 970 GAMING - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 1
1-9 Getting Started
Back Panel Quick Guide
▶PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse combo Port
The PS/2 ® keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2 ® keyboard/ mouse.
▶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.
▶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.
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic USB 2.0 Port
LAN Port
PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse combo Port
USB 2.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out Optical
S/PDIF-Out
USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port