1.10Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

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.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

100/LINK LED

10/LINK LED

Status

Description

Status

Description

OFF

No link

OFF

No link

YELLOW

Linked

ORANGE

Linked

BLINKING

Data activity

BLINKING

Data activity

100/LINK 10/LINK

LED LED

LAN port

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

5.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

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

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

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Port

Headset

4-channel

6-channel

 

2-channel

 

 

Light Blue

Line In

Surround Out

Surround Out

Lime

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink

Mic In

Mic In

Center/Bass

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Asus P5SD2-X SE manual Connectors, Rear panel connectors, LAN port LED indications, Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

P5SD2-X SE specifications

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