Connector | Description |
Audio | 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 |
| of the device and the audio |
Audio | Used to send audio signals from the computer to external |
| devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with |
| amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio |
| |
| device. |
DisplayPort connector | Used to attach a |
| monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector. |
DVI connector | Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI |
| 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 | Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices |
(optional) | 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. |
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