MSI A88X-G43 - Manual (Page 22)

Chapter 1
1-8 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.
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.
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.
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 and triple-display function.
HDMI+VGA HDMI+DVI VGA+DVI HDMI+VGA+DVI
Extend mode
(Extend the desktop to the second
and third 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
LAN Port
PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse Combo
Port
USB 2.0 Port HDMI Port
VGA Port
DVI-D Port