Asus M2S-X Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration, Port, Serial, Headset, Coaxial, 4-channel, 6-channel, 8-channel, port (COM port), S/PDIF Out port

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.

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

Audi o 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel confi gurati on

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
Gray	–	–	–	Side Speaker Out
Black	–	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out
Orange	–	–	Center/Subwoofer	Center/Subwoofer

10.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

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

12.Serial port (COM port). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices and other serial devices.

13.Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

14.PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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