13 . External SATA port. This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier.

The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA

1.5and 3 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

Do not insert a different connector to this port.

14 . Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.

15 . Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

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

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