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

9.Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or speakers. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10.Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

11.Microphone port. This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround speaker.

Audio ports function variation

Port

Headphone/2-Channel

4-Channel

6-Channel

Light Blue

Line In

No function

LFE Output*/Center

 

 

 

 

Lime

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

 

 

 

 

Pink

Mic In

Surround

Surround

* Low Frequency Enhanced Output

12.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

13.Ethernet LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

14.AGP slot cover. Remove this cover when installing an AGP card.

15.Chassis fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

16.Radio antenna port. This port connects an optional radio antenna.

17.Power supply unit fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.

18.Power socket. This socket connects the power cable and plug.

19.Voltage selector. This switch allows you to select the appropriate voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page 38 before adjusting this switch.

20.Expansion card lock. This metal lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 31 for details.

21.Gigabit LAN port. (Commercial Deluxe models only.) This port allows high-speed connection to the Internet via an ADSL or cable modem, or local area network.

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Chapter 1: System introduction