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9.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such
as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
10.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
11.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
12.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue (Rear panel)
Lime (Rear panel)
Pink (Rear panel)
Lime (Front panel)
13.
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot brackets when installing expansion
cards.
14.
ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional
ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
An ASUS Graphics Card is required if the CPU does not support HDMI®, VGA, and DVI port output.
15.
Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
16.
Parallel port (optional). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
17.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED
Status
OFF
ORANGE
BLINKING
18.
Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer.
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Headset
4-channel
2-channel
Line In
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Line Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Mic In
-
Speed LED
Description
Status
No link
OFF
Linked
ORANGE
Data activity
GREEN
5.1-channel
Mic In
Bass/Center
-
-
Description
10Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
1Gbps connection
7.1-channel
Bass/Center
Side Speaker Out
ACT/LINK
SPEED
LED
LED
LAN port
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