1.10Connectors

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

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

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1.PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector 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. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED i ndi cati ons

SPEED LED

SPEED

SPEED

 

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10 Mbps connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YELLOW(Left)

100 Mbps connection

 

LAN port

 

4.Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

5.Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

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

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