2.8Connectors

2.8.1Rear panel connectors

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1.PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2.Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.

3.LCD Poster. This poster displays actual boot error messages.

4.LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by NV Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications.

5.LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by the NV Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACTIVITY/ SPEED LINK LED LED

LAN port

32-bit OS LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link

Speed LED

Description

OFF

OFF

Soft-off Mode

YELLOW*

OFF

During Power ON/OFF

YELLOW*

ORANGE

100 Mbps connection

* Blinking

64-bit OS LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link

Speed LED

Description

DNR

DNR

Soft-off Mode

DNR

DNR

During Power ON/OFF

DNR

DNR

100 Mbps connection

DNR

DNR

1 Gbps connection

ASUS Crosshair

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