2.7Connectors

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

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1.PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

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

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

4.LAN (RJ-45) port. 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 LED

SPEED LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status

Description

Status

Description

 

OFF

No link

OFF

10 Mbps connection

 

GREEN

Linked

ORANGE

100 Mbps connection

 

BLINKING

Data activity

GREEN

1 Gbps connection

 

ACT/LINK SPEED

LED LED

LAN port

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

6.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.

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Asus P5L 1394 manual Connectors, Rear panel connectors, LAN port LED indications