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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specication. Use this port for USB devices.
USB Type-C
®
Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support)
The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specication. Use this port for USB devices.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Activity LED
Speed LED
LAN Port
Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 2.5 Gbps data rate
Green 1 Gbps data rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)
The line out jack.
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
Audio Jack Congurations:
Jack
Headphone/
2-channel
4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Line In/Rear Speaker Out
a a a
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
a a a a
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
a a
Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out
a
& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html
You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To congure
7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.