To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
6.
USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1
devices.
7.
USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0
devices.
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DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.
DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with
DVI-I.
9.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 7th/ 6th
Generation Intel
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.
USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
Due to the design of the Intel
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium
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Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components.
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1151 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
200 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
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and Celeron
processors.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction