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 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. |
Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 8 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 12.
Figure 3. Component locations
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