1.
Power connector.
Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
2.
Power switch.
Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
3.
USB 2.0 ports.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus .0 (USB .0) ports connect to USB .0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
4.
HDMI port.
HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
5.
D�I-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
D�I-D port.
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
6.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus .0 (USB .0) ports connect to USB .0
USB 2.0 ports.
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
7.
Side Speaker Out port �gray�.
Side Speaker Out port �gray�. This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel
audio configuration.
8.
Rear Speaker Out port �black�. This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and
Rear Speaker Out port �black�.
8-channel audio configuration.
9.
Center/Subwoofer port �orange�. This port connects to the center/subwoofer
Center/Subwoofer port �orange�.
speakers.
10.
Microphone port �pink�. This port connects to a microphone.
Microphone port �pink�.
11.
Line Out port �lime�. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
Line Out port �lime�.
8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
12.
Line In port �light blue�.
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 a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Headset
Port
2-channel
Light Blue
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Pink
Mic In
Orange
–
Black
–
Gray
–
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4-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
–
6-channel
8-channel
Line In
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Side Speaker Out
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