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PS/2 Keyboard connector
Connects to a standard PS/2 keyboard.
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Optical S/PDIF connector
Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs
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for digital audio output through optical digital cables. This format carries
an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process.
USB 2.0 connectors (6)
Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse,
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keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
eSATA connector
Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices
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such as external hard drives or optical drives.
Connects to speakers, microphone, and headphones.
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NOTE: For information on audio connectors, see "Connecting External
Speakers" on page 20.
Network connectors (2)
Connects your computer to a network or
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broadband device.
IEEE 1394 connector
Connects to high-speed serial multimedia
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devices such as digital video cameras.
Coaxial S/PDIF connector
Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs
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for digital audio output through coaxial digital cables. This format carries
an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process.
Connects to a standard PS/2 mouse.
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