Chapter 1, Important – MSI Z97 U3 PLUS Manual User Manual
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Chapter 1
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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)
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Clone mode
(Monitors have the same
screen)
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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.
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