Connector | Description |
DisplayPort connector | Used to attach a |
| 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 |
Serial port | Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a |
| |
PS/2 keyboard connector | Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector. |
(optional) |
|
PS/2 mouse connector (optional) | Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 |
| mouse connector. |
USB 2.0 connector | Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 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. |
USB 3.0 connector | Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 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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