Connectors - Asus H87I-PLUS User Manual

1.7

Connectors

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors
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1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.
2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an
optical S/PDIF cable
3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED
Status
Off
Orange
Orange (Blinking) Data activity
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-
channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker
Out.
7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
To configure an 8-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
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Description Status
No link OFF
Linked ORANGE
GREEN
Ready to wake
up from S5 mode
10 9
Speed LED
Description
10Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
1Gbps connection
4 5 6
8 7
Speed
Activity Link
LED
LED
LAN port
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