Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P User manual

GA-MA770T-UD3P
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMDPhenomTM II X4 processor/AMDPhenomTM II X3 processor
User's Manual
Rev.1401
12ME-MA77TU3P-1401R

Motherboard
GA-MA770T-UD3P
Jul. 2, 2010
Jul. 2, 2010
Motherboard
GA-MA770T-UD3P

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Forquickset-upoftheproduct,readtheQuickInstallationGuideincludedwiththeproduct.
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
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,or whenlookingfortechnicalinformation.
Example:

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Table of Contents
BoxContents ................................................................................................................. 6
OptionalItems................................................................................................................. 6
GA-MA770T-UD3PMotherboard Layout ....................................................................... 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 Installingan ExpansionCard ......................................................................... 18
1-6 BackPanel Connectors ................................................................................. 19
1-7 InternalConnectors ........................................................................................ 21
Chapter 2 BIOSSetup................................................................................................. 33
2-1 StartupScreen................................................................................................ 34
2-2 The MainMenu .............................................................................................. 35
2-3 MB IntelligentTweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 37
2-4 StandardCMOSFeatures ............................................................................. 42
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 44
2-6 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 46
2-7 PowerManagementSetup ............................................................................. 50
2-8 PCHealthStatus ........................................................................................... 52
2-9 LoadFail-SafeDefaults................................................................................... 54
2-10 LoadOptimizedDefaults ................................................................................. 54
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 55
2-12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 56
2-13 ExitWithout Saving ....................................................................................... 56

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Chapter 3 DriversInstallation ...................................................................................... 57
3-1 InstallingChipsetDrivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 ApplicationSoftware....................................................................................... 58
3-3 TechnicalManuals.......................................................................................... 58
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 59
3-5 System........................................................................................................... 59
3-6 DownloadCenter............................................................................................ 60
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 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
4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 71
4-6 TimeRepair .................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73
5-1 Configuring SATAHard Drive(s) .................................................................... 73
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller......................................................... 73
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP........................ 79
5-1-3 Installing the SATARAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 80
5-2 ConfiguringAudioInputandOutput ................................................................. 84
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 84
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out .................................................................................. 86
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 88
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 90
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 91
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 91
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 92
5-4 RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................... 94

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Box Contents
GA-MA770T-UD3Pmotherboard
Motherboarddriverdisk
User'sManual
QuickInstallationGuide
OneIDE cable
TwoSATAcables
I/O Shield
Optional Items
Floppydiskdrive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)
2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-portIEEE 1394abracket (PartNo.12CF1-1IE008-0*R)
2-portSATApower cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)
LPTportcable (PartNo.12CF1-1LP001-0*R)
•Thebox contents aboveare for referenceonly and theactual items shalldepend on productpackage you obtain.
Thebox contents are subject to change withoutnotice.
•Themotherboard imageisforreferenceonly.

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GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Layout
KB_MS CPU_FAN
ATX
GA-MA770T-UD3P
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
M_BIOS
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
F_USB2
IDE
PCIEX1_2
SPDIF_IN
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
DDR3_3
DDR3_4
BAT
F_PANEL
IT8720
SATA2_3
ATX_12V_2X4
AMD 770
AMD SB710
PWR_LED
FDD
PCIEX1_4
SATA2_2
PCI1
PCI2
CLR_CMOS
LPT
CODEC
RTL8111C/D(L)
PWR_FAN
SYS_FAN1
F_USB1
SATA2_1
SATA2_0
SYS_FAN2
RCA_SPDIF
R_USB
SPDIF_OUT
USB_1394_1
USB_1394_2
USB_LAN
Socket AM3
CI
PCIEX1_3
F_1394
TSB43AB23
B_BIOS
SATA2_5
SATA2_4
COMA

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Block Diagram
DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
AM3 CPU
Hyper Transport 3.0
AMD 770
2 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI Express Bus
6 SATA 3Gb/s
3 IEEE 1394a
12 USB Ports
LPT Port
COM Port
CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)
TSB43AB23
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
x1
LAN
RJ45
RTL8111C/D(L)
ATA-133/100/66/33
IDE Channel
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express x16
4 PCI Express x1
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1
x1
x1 x1
PS/2 KB/Mouse
AMD SB710
Floppy
IT8720
Dual BIOS
1 PCI Express x16

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1-1 Installation Precautions
Themotherboardcontainsnumerousdelicateelectroniccircuitsandcomponentswhichcanbecome
damagedasa result of electrostatic discharge(ESD).Priorto installation, carefully read the user's
manualandfollowtheseprocedures:
•Priortoinstallation, donotremoveorbreakmotherboardS/N (SerialNumber)stickeror
warrantystickerprovidedbyyourdealer.Thesestickersarerequiredforwarrantyvalidation.
•Alwaysremove theACpowerby unpluggingthepower cordfromthe poweroutletbefore
installingorremovingthemotherboardorotherhardwarecomponents.
•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,
makesuretheyareconnectedtightlyand securely.
•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
•Itisbest towearan electrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdry andfirsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Priortoinstallingthemotherboard,pleasehaveitontopofanantistaticpadorwithinan
electrostaticshieldingcontainer.
•Beforeunpluggingthepowersupplycablefromthemotherboard,makesurethepowersupply
hasbeenturnedoff.
•Beforeturningonthepower,makesurethepowersupplyvoltagehasbeensetaccordingto
thelocalvoltagestandard.
•Beforeusingtheproduct,pleaseverifythatallcablesandpowerconnectorsofyourhardware
componentsareconnected.
•Toprevent damagetothemotherboard, donotallowscrews tocomeincontact withthe
motherboardcircuitoritscomponents.
•Makesuretherearenoleftoverscrewsormetalcomponentsplacedonthemotherboardor
withinthecomputercasing.
•Donotplace thecomputersystemonanunevensurface
.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureenvironment.
•Turningonthecomputerpowerduringtheinstallationprocesscanleadtodamagetosystem
componentsas well asphysicalharm totheuser.
•Ifyouareuncertainaboutanyinstallationstepsorhaveaproblemrelatedtotheuseofthe
product,pleaseconsultacertifiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU Support for Socket AM3 processors (Note 1):
AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s
Chipset North Bridge: AMD 770
South Bridge: AMD SB710
Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory(Note 2)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Support for ECC memory (Note 3)
Audio Realtek ALC888/892 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111C/D(L) chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
4 x PCI Express x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 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
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
iTE IT8720 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket
connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
USB Integrated in the South Bridge
Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 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 8-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
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x IEEE 1394a header
1 x parallel port header
1 x serial port header
1 x power LED header
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x IEEE 1394a ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side
Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4)
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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Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune(Note 5)
Support for Easy Energy Saver
Support for Time Repair
Support for Q-Share
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows®Vista/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm
(Note 1) We recommend that you enhance heat dissipation for the CPU VRM area if an AMD Black
Edition CPU is installed and Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled.
(Note 2) 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 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory.
(Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/
system cooler you install.
(Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

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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.
AM3CPU
AM3Socket
A Small Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket
ASmallTriangleMarking
Denotes CPU Pin One

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Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust
the CPU orientation if this occurs.
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.
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.
CPU Socket Locking
Lever

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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.
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 DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same
colored DDR3 sockets for optimum performance.
DualChannelMemoryConfigurationsTable
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
Two Modules
Four Modules
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
DS/SS DS/SS - - - -
- - - - DS/SS DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recom-
mended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2
sockets.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four 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 four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory
sockets as following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
DDR3_1 DDR3_2
DDR3_3
DDR3_4

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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.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to
install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
DDR3 DIMM
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.
A DDR3 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.

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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.
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.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
•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.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a
PS/2 keyboard.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in
connector.
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.
USB 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.
IEEE1394aPort
The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth
and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.
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.
ActivityLED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
ActivityLED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate

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In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~audio jacks can be reconfigured to
perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be
connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/
7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
RearSpeaker Out Jack(Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman,
etc.
LineOut Jack (Green)
The default 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.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.