12Audio CODEC . The ADI AD1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows

6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF interface, AUX and Line In stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB dynamic range.

(on audio models only)

13LAN PHY. This Realtek RTL8201BL LAN PHY supports your local area networking needs. (on LAN model only)

14AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.

15PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

16Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

17RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (on LAN models only)

18Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. (on audio models only)

19Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. (on audio models only)

20Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.

(on audio models only)

The functions of the Line Out, Line In and Microphone jacks change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table:

Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration (Note:Win98SE supports 4-channel only.)

 

Headphone/

 

 

 

2-Speaker

4-Speaker

6-Speaker

Light Blue

Line In

Line In

Bass/Center

Lime

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

 

 

 

 

Pink

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker

21USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

22USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

23Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

24S/PDIF out port. This port connects to external home theater systems for surround sound and enhanced 3D audio when playing DVDs or games.

25PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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