Back Panel Connectors
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NOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on your computer. For details, see “Specifications” on page 59.
1 Optical S/PDIF connector — Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical digital cables. This format carries an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).
2 eSATA connector — Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices such as external hard drives or optical drives.
3 USB 2.0 connectors (6) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
4Audio connectors — Connect to speakers, microphones, and headphones. NOTE: For information on audio connectors, see “Connecting External Speakers” on page 20 .
5 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or broadband device.
6 IEEE 1394 connector — Connects to
7 Coaxial S/PDIF connector — Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through coaxial digital cables. This format carries an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).
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