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

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

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

Orange

–

–

Center/Subwoofer

Center/Subwoofer

Black

–

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Gray

–

–

–

Side Speaker Out

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

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

12.VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

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

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

1.10.2Internal connectors

1.Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

P5N73-AM

FLOPPY

PIN1

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P5N73-AM Floppy Disk Drive Connector

ASUS P5N73-AM

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