MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Manuel D'instructions page 20

▶ HDMI Port
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface
that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV
formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel
digital audio on a single cable.
▶ DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a
monitor with DisplayPort inputs.
▶ VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
▶ DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD
monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the
monitor's manual for more information.
Important
• This platform supports dual-display and triple-display function.
• In the case of triple-display mode, if one of the displays is DisplayPort monitor, you
need to select your Active Displays by using "Intel HD Graphics Control Panel" →
"Display" → "Multiple Displays".
Extend mode
(Extend the desktop to the second
and third monitor)
Clone mode
(Monitors have the same screen)
▶ Audio Ports
These connectors are used for audio devices.
■ Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.
■ Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.
■ Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.
■ RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.
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VGA + DVI-D /
VGA + HDMI /
DVI-D + HDMI /
DVI-D + DisplayPort /
HDMI + DisplayPort
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VGA + DVI-D + HDMI /
DVI-D + HDMI + DisplayPort
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