GA-H81M-S
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
Motherboard
GA-H81M-S
Motherboard
GA-H81M-S
May 30, 2014
May 30, 2014
Copyright
© 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS,
drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:
Table of Contents
GA-H81M-S Motherboard Layout.................................................................................... |
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GA-H81M-S Motherboard Block Diagram........................................................................ |
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... |
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1-1 |
Installation Precautions..................................................................................... |
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Product Specifications...................................................................................... |
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1-3 |
Installing the CPU............................................................................................. |
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Installing the Memory........................................................................................ |
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card.......................................................................... |
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Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. |
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Internal Connectors........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................... |
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Startup Screen................................................................................................ |
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M.I.T................................................................................................................ |
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System Information......................................................................................... |
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2-4 |
BIOS Features................................................................................................ |
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Peripherals...................................................................................................... |
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Power Management........................................................................................ |
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Save & Exit..................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3 Appendix....................................................................................................... |
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Drivers Installation..................................................................................................... |
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Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................. |
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Contact Us................................................................................................................. |
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VGA |
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R_USB30 Realtek®
GbE LAN
USB_LAN |
iTE® |
Super I/O |
F_AUDIOFUSB1 |
USB2 |
AUDIO |
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CODEC |
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BAT |
Intel® H81 |
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M_BIOS |
PCIEX16 GA-H81M-S
DDR3_2
ATX
SATA2 3 2
SATA3 1 0
CLR_CMOS SPEAKER
F_PANEL
Box Contents
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GA-H81M-S motherboard |
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Motherboard driver disk |
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Two SATA cables |
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User's Manual |
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I/O Shield |
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
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1 PCI Express x16
PCIe CLK
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PCI Express Bus |
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LAN
RJ45
Realtek®
GbE LAN
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PCI Express Bus
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PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x1
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
LGA1150
CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
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Intel® H81
CODEC
D-Sub |
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BIOS |
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2 SATA 6Gb/s |
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2 SATA 3Gb/s |
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2 USB 3.0/2.0 |
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6 USB 2.0/1.1 |
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LPC Bus |
iTE® |
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Super |
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I/O |
PS/2 KB/Mouse |
(Center/Subwoofer |
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Out)Speaker |
Out)Speaker Out)Speaker |
MIC |
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For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."
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The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:
•• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.
•• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.
•• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.
•• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.
•• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.
•• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.
•• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
•• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.
•• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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Product Specifications |
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CPU |
Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ |
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Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors |
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in the LGA1150 package |
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(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) |
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L3 cache varies with CPU |
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Chipset |
Intel® H81 Express Chipset |
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Memory |
2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory |
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* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical |
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memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of |
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Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modulesSupport for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
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Integrated Graphics Processor: |
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1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 |
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Maximum shared memory of 1 GB |
Audio |
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Realtek® ALC887 codec |
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High Definition Audio |
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2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
*To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
LAN |
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Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
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Expansion Slots |
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 |
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1 x PCI Express x1 slot |
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(The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) |
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Storage Interface |
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Chipset: |
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2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 1) |
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2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 3) |
USB |
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2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel |
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6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through |
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the internal USB headers) |
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header1 x speaker header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
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Internal |
1 x chassis intrusion header |
Connectors |
1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
Back Panel |
1 x PS/2 keyboard port |
Connectors |
1 x PS/2 mouse port |
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1 x D-Sub port |
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2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports |
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2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
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1 x RJ-45 port |
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3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) |
I/O Controller |
iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detectionCPU/System fan speed detectionCPU/System overheating warningCPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
*Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS |
1 x 32 Mbit flash |
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Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS |
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PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Unique Features |
Support for Q-Flash |
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Support for Xpress Install |
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Support for APP Center |
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* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. |
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Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard |
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specifications. |
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@BIOS |
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EasyTune |
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EZ Setup |
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USB Blocker |
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Support for ON/OFF Charge |
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Bundled |
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
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Operating |
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 |
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Form Factor |
Micro ATX Form Factor; 19.0cm x 17.0cm |
*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
*Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
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Installing the CPU |
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: |
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Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. |
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(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) |
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Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the |
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CPU to prevent hardware damage. |
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Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may |
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locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) |
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Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. |
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Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage |
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of the CPU may occur. |
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Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended |
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that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the |
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standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard |
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specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics |
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card, memory, hard drive, etc. |
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
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LGA1150 CPU Socket |
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Alignment Key |
Alignment Key |
Notch |
Notch |
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Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket |
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU |
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:
Channel A: DDR3_1Channel B: DDR3_2
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Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used).Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
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Orange |
1 Gbps data rate |
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Blinking |
Data transmission or receiving is occurring |
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Green |
100 Mbps data rate |
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No data transmission or receiving is occurring |
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Off |
10 Mbps data rate |
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USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
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