Connector

Description

Audio line-in connector

Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo

 

system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between

 

the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the

 

computer.

Audio line-out connector

Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered

 

stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia

 

keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external

 

recording device.

DisplayPort connector

Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices

 

that use a DisplayPort connector.

Ethernet connector

Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).

 

Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet

 

cable.

Microphone connector

Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if

 

you use speech-recognition software.

PS/2 keyboard connector

Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector.

(optional)

 

PS/2 mouse connector

Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2

(optional)

mouse connector.

Serial port

Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a

 

9-pin serial port.

USB connector

Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a

 

USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB

 

devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional

 

USB devices.

VGA monitor connector

Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector.

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