Gigabyte GA-M85M-US2H User manual

GA-M85M-US2H
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/
AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/
AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMDAthlonTM X2 processor/
AMDAthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/
AMD SempronTM processor
User's Manual
Rev.1001
12ME-M85MU2H-1001R

Motherboard
GA-M85M-US2H
Feb. 24, 2009
Feb. 24, 2009
Motherboard
GA-M85M-US2H

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Fordetailedproductinformation,carefullyreadtheUser'sManual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the
informationon/fromtheSupport\Motherboard\TechnologyGuidepageonourwebsite.
Forproduct-relatedinformation,checkonourwebsiteat:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
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
motherboardBIOS,drivers,orwhenlookingfortechnicalinformation.
Example:

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Table of Contents
BoxContents ................................................................................................................. 6
OptionalItems................................................................................................................. 6
GA-M85M-US2HMotherboardLayout .......................................................................... 7
BlockDiagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 HardwareInstallation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 InstallationPrecautions ..................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecifications .................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.............................................................. 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15
1-4 InstallingtheMemory ..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration................................................................ 16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17
1-5 InstallinganExpansionCard ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Enabling the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Function..................................................... 19
1-7 BackPanelConnectors ................................................................................. 20
1-8 InternalConnectors ........................................................................................ 23
Chapter 2 BIOSSetup................................................................................................. 33
2-1 StartupScreen................................................................................................ 34
2-2 TheMainMenu .............................................................................................. 35
2-3 MB IntelligentTweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 37
2-4 StandardCMOSFeatures ............................................................................. 40
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 42
2-6 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 45
2-7 PowerManagementSetup............................................................................. 48
2-8 PnP/PCIConfigurations................................................................................. 50
2-9 PCHealth Status ........................................................................................... 51
2-10 LoadFail-SafeDefaults................................................................................... 53
2-11 LoadOptimizedDefaults ................................................................................. 53
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 54
2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 55
2-14 ExitWithout Saving ....................................................................................... 55

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Chapter 3 DriversInstallation ...................................................................................... 57
3-1 InstallingChipsetDrivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 58
3-3 DriverCDInformation .................................................................................... 58
3-4 HardwareInformation ..................................................................................... 59
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 4 UniqueFeatures......................................................................................... 61
4-1 XpressRecovery2 ......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 64
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 64
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67
4-3 EasyTune6.................................................................................................... 68
4-4 Easy Energy Saver ...................................................................................... 69
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71
5-1 Configuring SATAHardDrive(s) .................................................................... 71
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller......................................................... 71
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP........................ 76
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System ................................ 77
5-2 ConfiguringAudioInputandOutput ................................................................. 81
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 81
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out ....................................................................................... 84
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 85
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 87
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 88
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 88
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 89
5-4 RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................... 91

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Box Contents
GA-M85M-US2Hmotherboard
Motherboarddriverdisk
User'sManual
OneIDE cableand onefloppy diskdrivecable
Two SATA3Gb/scables
I/O Shield
Optional Items
2-portUSB 2.0bracket (PartNo. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-portSATApower cable(Part No.12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
•Thebox contentsaboveare forreference only andthe actual itemsshall depend onproduct packageyouobtain.
Theboxcontentsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
•Themotherboardimageisforreferenceonly.

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GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Layout
KB(Note)_USB
LPT
ATX
Socket AM2
COAXIAL
ATX_12V
F_PANEL
PWR_LED
CLR_CMOS
PCI1
PCI2
IT8718
F_USB1 F_USB2
CODEC
FDD
CD_IN
GA-M85M-US2H
IDE
CPU_FAN
F_AUDIO PCIEX16
DDR2_1 DDR2_2
AUDIO
RTL
8211CL
PCIEX1
USB LAN
DVI VGA
SYS_FAN
F_USB3
COM
HDMI
BAT
CI
NVIDIA®
GeForce 8100
SATA2_5
SATA2_4SATA2_1 SATA2_3
SATA2_2
SATA2_0
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
(Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

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Block Diagram
(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
1 PCI Express x16
DDR2 1066/800/667 MHzDIMM
AM3/AM2+/AM2
CPU
CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)
Hyper Transport 3.0
ATA-133/100/66/33
IDE Channel
Dual Channel Memory
LPC BUS
1 PCI Express x1
x1
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
2 PCI
LAN RJ45 RTL
8211CL
6 SATA 3Gb/s
10 USB Ports
D-Sub
DVI-D or HDMI (Note)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
LPT Port
Floppy
COM Port
Line-Out
MIC
Line-In
Side Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
NVIDIA®
GeForce 8100
PCI Express x16
PCI Express Bus
PCI Bus Dual BIOS
IT8718
PS/2 KB or Mouse
SPDIF Out
CODEC

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1-1 Installation Precautions
Themotherboardcontainsnumerousdelicateelectroniccircuitsandcomponentswhichcanbecome
damagedas aresult ofelectrostaticdischarge (ESD).Prior toinstallation,carefully readthe user's
manualandfollowtheseprocedures:
•Priortoinstallation,donotremoveorbreakmotherboardS/N(SerialNumber)stickeror
warrantystickerprovidedbyyourdealer.Thesestickersarerequiredforwarrantyvalidation.
•AlwaysremovetheAC powerbyunpluggingthepower cordfromthepoweroutlet before
installingorremovingthemotherboardorotherhardwarecomponents.
•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,
makesuretheyareconnectedtightlyandsecurely.
•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
•Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandfirsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Priortoinstallingthemotherboard,pleasehaveitontopofanantistaticpadorwithinan
electrostaticshieldingcontainer.
•Beforeunpluggingthepowersupplycablefromthemotherboard,makesurethepowersupply
hasbeenturnedoff.
•Beforeturningonthepower,makesurethepowersupplyvoltagehasbeensetaccordingto
thelocalvoltagestandard.
•Beforeusingtheproduct,pleaseverifythatallcablesandpowerconnectorsofyourhardware
componentsareconnected.
•Topreventdamagetothemotherboard,donotallowscrewstocomeincontactwiththe
motherboardcircuitoritscomponents.
•Makesuretherearenoleftoverscrewsormetalcomponentsplacedonthemotherboardor
withinthecomputercasing.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface
.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureenvironment.
•Turningonthecomputerpowerduringtheinstallationprocesscanleadtodamagetosystem
componentsaswell asphysicalharmto theuser.
•Ifyouareuncertainaboutanyinstallationstepsorhaveaproblemrelatedtotheuseofthe
product,pleaseconsultacertifiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors:
AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/
AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/
AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/
AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/
AMD SempronTM processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport Bus 5200/2000 MT/s
Chipset NVIDIA®GeForce 8100 chipset
Memory 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Audio Realtek ALC888 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2)
Support for S/PDIF Out
Support for CD In
LAN RTL 8211CL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slot supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI(Note 3) technology
and conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x IDE connector supportingATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices(Note 4)
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB Integrated in the Chipset
Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)

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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x power LED header
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port
Connectors 1 x parallel port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x HDMI port (Note 5)
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port(Note 5) (Note 6)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU fan speed control (Note 7)
BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOSTM
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

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(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of
physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via
front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
(Note 3) Whether Hybird SLI technology is supported depends on the graphics card being used.
(Note 4) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 connectors only support AHCI/RAID
mode.
(Note 5) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
(Note 6) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 7) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you
install.
(Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 9) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM
Series CPU toenable support for Easy Energy Saver.
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune(Note 8)
Support for Easy Energy Saver(Note 9)
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows®Vista/XP
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and
damage of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recom-
mended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency
beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications
including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
AM3/AM2+/AM2CPU
AM2Socket
A Small Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket
ASmallTriangleMarking
Denotes CPU Pin One

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Step 2:
Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking)
with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and
gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make
sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their
holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its
socket, place one finger down on the middle of
the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latch-
ing it into the fully locked position.
Step 1:
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
CPU Socket Locking
Lever
Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust
the CPU orientation if this occurs.
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between
the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler
may damage the CPU.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses
the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
Step 4:
Turn the cam handle from the left side to the
right side (as the picture above shows) to lock
into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installa-
tion manual for instructions on installing the
cooler.)
Step 3:
Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on
one side of the retention frame. On the other side,
push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to
hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.
Step 5:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on
the motherboard.

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1-4 Installing the Memory
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 memory support list.)
•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.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides two DDR2 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 DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels as following:
Channel 0: DDR2_1
Channel 1: DDR2_2
Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 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.
DDR2_1 DDR2_2

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Notch
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on
this motherboard.
DDR2 DIMM
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory
module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left,
place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down
on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
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.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Slot
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card
until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16
slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in
the slot and does not rock.
•Removing the Card:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out
from the slot.

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1-6 Enabling the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Function
The NVIDIA®Hybrid SLI®technology delivers multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) benefits when an
NVIDIA motherboard GPU is combined with an NVIDIA discrete GPU. This section gives instructions on
configuring an NVIDIA Hybrid SLI system.
A. System Requirements:
•Hybrid SLI-enabled motherboard and graphics card (Go to NVIDIA's website for a full list.)
•At least 2 GB of system memory
•Windows Vista operating system
•Latest NVIDIA graphics driver
•System BIOS that has Hybrid SLI enabled
B. Enabling Hybrid SLI:
1. BIOS Setup:
Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu:
•Set Hybrid SLI to Auto.
•Set Onboard GPU to Always Enable.
•Set iGPU Frame Buffer Control to Manual.
•Set Frame Buffer Size to 256MB or 512MB.
(Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup", "Advanced BIOS Features", for more information.)
2. Driver Installation:
Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Click Xpress Install for
installation. Restart your system when completed.
•It is recommended that the Hybrid SLI-ready graphics card be installed after the motherboard
driver installation. Restart your system after installing the graphics card. The system will
detect the card and enable Hybrid SLI automatically.
•You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has
been installed.
C. The Hybrid SLI Interface:
1. Hybrid SLI Mode Confirmation:
The Hybrid SLI icon appears in the notification area after the
system restarts. Pause your mouse over the icon to see the current
mode of the system. (Boost Performance means the Hybrid SLI is
enabled.)
2. Options for Hybrid SLI Mode:
Click the Hybrid SLI icon to show this dialog box.
•Choose Additional displays if you want to disable Hybrid SLI.
This makes motherboard GPU and graphics card operate inde-
pendently to support multiple displays.
•Under Save Power mode, all discrete NVIDIA GPUs are pow-
ered off for reduced power consumption and temperature,
quieter operation. Only the motherboard GPU renders and
display. (Hybrid SLI icon from to )

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•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first 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.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
(Note)
• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the
HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the figures below
for details.).
• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM
formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)
USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.
Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in
connector.
HDMI Port
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to
transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/
video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080
but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
InWindows Vista, selectStart>ControlPanel>Sound, selectNVIDIA
HDMIOutputandthenclick SetDefault.
(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.