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.

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 speech-recognition software.

Serial port

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

 

devices that use a 9-pin serial port.

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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