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

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10.Wireless LAN ports. These ports are on the onboard wireless LAN module that allow you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tagling cables and wires. Connect the moveable omni-directional antennas to these ports.

11.Wireless LAN Activity LED. The wireless module comes with an activity LED.

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

13.Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio configuration.

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

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

15.External SATA port. This port connects to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. To configure a RAID0 or RAID1, connect an external Serial ATA hard disk drive to the External SATA port.

The external SATA port supports external SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

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