• Back Panel Connectors 5.1 SigmaTel audio STAC9227
The Motherboard external IO connectors are attached to a metallic I/O shield. This shield
serves several purposes:
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It protects the sensitive Motherboard from any external EMC interference.
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It stops the computer from interfering with other electrical devices.
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It allows the Motherboard to be easily upgraded in the future without having to resort to
buying a whole new case. Simply change the I/O shield to match the Motherboard.
The I/O shield provides external access to onboard VGA port, Parallel Port, six USB
connectors as well as one LAN Port and audio connectors.
Table 2
Item
Description
A
PS/2 Mouse Port
B
PS/2 Keyboard Port
C
Parallel port (Burgundy)
D
VGA port (blue)
E
USB 2.0 ports (4)
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Figure 2 - Back Panel Connectors
Item
F
G
H
I
J
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Description
LAN (RJ45)
USB 2.0 ports (2)
Audio line in/Retasking Jack
[Blue]
Line out/retasking jack
[Green]
Mic in/retasking jack
[Pink]
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