21LPC super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports UART compatible serial ports, one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities, a floppy drive, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

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PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

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

25Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. In a 4-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.

26Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In a 4-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center.

27Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In a 4-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out.

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Serial ports. These 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices.

USB 1.1 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB devices.

30PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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