Connector | Description |
DisplayPort connector | Used to attach a |
| that use a DisplayPort connector. |
| Note: The DisplayPort connector is not applicable on some models. If your |
| computer has a graphics card installed, be sure to use a monitor connector on |
| the graphics card. |
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 |
PS/2 keyboard connector | Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector. |
PS/2 mouse connector | Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 |
| mouse connector. |
Serial port | Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a |
| |
USB 2.0 connector | Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a |
| mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). |
USB 3.0 connector | Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection, such as a |
| keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). A |
| USB 3.0 connector provides high transmission speeds to reduce the time that is |
| required for data transmission. |
VGA monitor connector | Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector. |
| Note: The VGA connector is not applicable on some models. If your computer has |
| a graphics card installed, be sure to use a monitor connector on the graphics card. |
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