6.Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

7.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

8.Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

9.Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

10.Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

11.Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio configuration.

Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

Headset

4-channel

6-channel

8-channel

2-channel

 

 

 

 

Light Blue

Line In

Line In

Line In

Line In

Lime

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink

Mic In

Mic In

Mic In

Mic In

Orange

Center/Subwoofer

Center/Subwoofer

Black

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Ou

Rear Speaker Out

Gray

Side Speaker Out

12.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13.IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

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

15.PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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Asus E2938 manual Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, Port Headset Channel