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

21Audio CODEC. The AD1985 AC ‘97 2.3 stereo audio CODEC provides a 6-channel audio capability. The CODEC supports surround sound output, variable sample rate conversion, analog enumeration capability, and other major audio technologies for a complete integrated audio solution.

22LAN controller. The 3Com® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller is a single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and Network Interface Card (NIC) applications. The controller provides a 32-bit interface and supports 1000/100/10 Mbps data transfer rates.

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

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

IEEE 1394 port. This port connects IEEE 1394-compliant devices like camcorders, VCRs, printers, or digital cameras. (on 1394 models only)

26RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

27Line 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.

28Line 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.

29Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center.

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

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

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Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

S/PDIF out port. This connector supports S/PDIF devices that provides 5.1-channel surround sound and 3D audio.

34PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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