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Chapter 1, Important – MSI Z97-G55 SLI Manual User Manual

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Chapter 1

1-10

Getting Started

VGA Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

DVI-D Port

The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD

monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the

monitor’s manual for more information.

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.

Important

This platform supports dual-display or triple-display function by integrated graphics

output ports.

VGA+DVI-D

DVI-D+HDMI

HDMI+VGA

HDMI+VGA+DVI-D

Extend mode

(Extend the desktop to

the other monitors)

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.