1-16 Product Description
1.4.3 Rear Panel Connectors

Rear panel connectors on your desktop computer are color-coded and include icons to help you

identify their functions.

Figure 1-4. Rear Panel Connectors

Table 1-5

Rear Panel Connectors

Ref. Component Function
1Power Cord Connector Connects the computer to an electrical power outlet.
2Microphone Connector* Connects a microphone for recording sound and voice.
3Line-In Audio Connector* Connects an external audio input device.
4Line-Out Audio Connector* Connects an external audio output device, such as powered speakers, or a cassette tape
recorder.
5Headphone Connector* Connects headphones (not suitable for unpowered speakers).
6Voltage Select Switch Switches voltage between 115 V (U.S.) and 230 V to match geographical requirements.
7Serial Connector Connects a serial device, such as a serial printer.
8Parallel Connector Connects a parallel device, such as a parallel printer.
9Keyboard Connector Connects the keyboard.
:Mouse Connector Connects the mouse.
qUniversal Serial Bus
Connector
Connects the computer to any peripheral while the computer is operating. Is a fully
functional Plug and Play connector.
<Monitor Connector Connects a monitor to an embedded graphics controller.
* Audio features are available on select models only.