20PCI slots. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.

21LAN PHY. This Intel 82562ET LAN PHY works with the integrated MAC in the South Bridge (ICH2) to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on LAN models only)

22AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.

23PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

24RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (on LAN models only)

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

26Game/MIDI port. This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. (on audio models only)

27Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center. (on audio models only)

28Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. (on audio models only)

29Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. (on audio models only)

30Serial ports. These two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices.

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USB ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA.

PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction