1 Hardware Overview
Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual 1-3
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
The computer has three USB 2.0 ports. It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127
USB devices. The serial data transfer rate is 480 Mbps or 12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps. These
ports support PnP installation and hot plugging. They also support Sleep and Charge
function.
eSATA/USB Combo Port
The external eSATA/USB combo port executes high-speed data transfers to external
devices and now supports shielded cable lengths of up to 2 meters outside the computer.
The port also complies with the USB 2.0 standard
Express Card Slot
The internal Express Card slot is a universal slot. This slot supports ExpressCard34/54 and
the slot is covered with a dummy card. It also supports USB/PCI Express signals.
Bridge Media Slot
This slot allows you to insert SD, MiniSD/ MicroSD (through adapter), Memory
Stick/Memory Stick Duo (through adaptor), Memory Stick Pro/Memory Stick Duo (through
adaptor), xD and MMC memory cards. It supports High-speed SD, SDHC and SD-IO. An
I/O port heel cover is needed. This model does not support CF or Smart Media cards.
Sound system
The integrated sound system provides support for the computer’s internal speakers and
microphone, also allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the
appropriate jacks. It is composed of two Harman/Kardon OdysseyII 10cc internal speakers
and an internal microphone (equipped with echo cancellation).
Internal Camera (BTO)
Camera supports 1.3M pixels without Auto Macro and comes with a blue LED indicator.
(The internal camera is BTO with the internal microphone). The camera is not a rotation
type.
HDMI Out Port (BTO)
HDMI 1.3 out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can
send and receive SD and HD video/audio and control signals.