Connector | Description |
Audio | Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, |
| such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio |
| device, a cable is connected between the audio |
| connector of the device and the audio |
| computer. |
Audio | Used to send audio signals from the computer to external |
| devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with |
| |
| audio |
| recording devices. |
DVI monitor connector | Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI |
| monitor connector. |
Ethernet connector | Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network |
| (LAN). |
| Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use |
| a Category 5 Ethernet cable. |
Microphone connector | Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want |
| to record sound or if you use |
| connector might be located on the front of the computer. |
Parallel port | Used to attach a parallel printer, a parallel scanner, or other |
| devices that use a |
Serial port | Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other |
| devices that use a |
PS/2 keyboard connector | Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard |
| connector. |
PS/2 mouse connector | Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing devices |
| that use a PS/2 mouse connector. |
USB connector | Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus |
| (USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB |
| scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB |
| devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to |
| connect additional USB devices. |
VGA monitor connector | Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA |
| monitor connector. |
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