1.10 Connectors
1.10.1
Rear panel connectors
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12
1.
PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3.
IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
4.
LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek
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 Speed LED
Status
OFF
ORANGE
BLINKING
5.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
6.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
7.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
8.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
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2
11
Description
Status
No link
OFF
Linked
ORANGE
Data activity
GREEN
3
4
10
9
Gigabit LAN controller, this port
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Description
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
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ACT/LINK
SPEED
LED
LED
LAN port