Before you begin, you'll
want to become familiar
with the components of
your Compaq Presario
7000 series.
Some components have
color-coded connectors that
match the ports on the back
of your computer.
Select models offer TV Out
functionality. The S-VHS
connector is located next to
the VGA monitor connector.
1 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or
DVD-ROM drive
2 Dual USB and 1394 (varies
by model) port for
connecting peripheral
devices, such as gamepads,
joysticks, and video cameras
3 Power button
4 CD storage for storing a
maximum of five CDs
5 Diskette drive
1 Power port
2 PS2 port for connecting a
keyboard, mouse, or
mouse receiver
3 USB port for connecting
an Internet keyboard or
other USB devices
4 Serial port
5 Parallel port
6 1394 high speed port
7 Game/MIDI port
8 Ethernet port (if equipped)
9 PS2 port for connecting a
mouse
: SVGA connector to connect a monitor
; Audio Out for connecting your speakers (light green)
< Audio In for connecting audio devices (light blue)
= Microphone port (light pink)
> Modem port
Note: The Soundblaster LIVE soundcard is equipped with 2 additional ports:
the SPDIF Digital Out (yellow) and an additional audio out (black).
Note: Connectors may vary by model.