2.7Connectors

2.7.1Rear panel connectors

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

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

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

4.LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, 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

 

 

 

 

ACT/LINK

SPEED

Activity/Link LED

Speed LED

 

 

LED

 

LED

Status

Description

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

No link

OFF

10 Mbps connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORANGE

Linked

ORANGE

100 Mbps connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLINKING

Data activity

GREEN

1 Gbps connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN port

 

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

6.Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a

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

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

8.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.

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

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

8-channel audio configuration.

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