1.10 Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard.

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

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1.PS/2 mouse port (green). This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse.

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

3.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

4.Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 4- or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out.

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

6.Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center Speaker.

The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 4- or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.

Audio ports function variation
Audio portsHeadphone /2-Channel4-Channel6-Channel

Light Blue

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Lime

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink

Mic In

Mic In

Bass/Center

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