1.8Connectors

1.8.1Rear panel connectors

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1.PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

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

3.Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

4.eSATA 6.0Gb/s port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive.

5.LAN (RJ-45) port. 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.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED

Speed LED

Status

Description

Status

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OFF

No link

OFF

10Mbps connection

ORANGE

Linked

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100Mbps connection

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Data activity

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1Gbps connection

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

7.Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel,

6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

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

9.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6- channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker

Out.

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

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F2A85-M specifications

The Asus F2A85-M is a micro-ATX motherboard tailored for AMD A-Series processors, making it an excellent choice for users who seek a compact yet powerful computing solution. Designed with performance and versatility in mind, this motherboard supports the FM2 socket and is capable of accommodating Ryzen processors with an applicable BIOS update.

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