Lenovo ThinkStation E31 User Manual page 22

Connector
Audio line-in connector
Audio line-out connector
DisplayPort connector
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
(optional)
PS/2 mouse connector
(optional)
Serial port
USB 2.0 connector
USB 3.0 connector
VGA monitor connector
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Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo
system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between
the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the
computer.
Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered
stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia
keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external
recording device.
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices
that use a DisplayPort connector.
Note: The DisplayPort connector is not applicable on some models. If your
computer has a graphics card installed, be sure to use a monitor connector on
the graphics card.
Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet
cable.
Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if
you use speech-recognition software.
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector.
Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2
mouse connector.
Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a
9-pin serial port.
Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 connector, such as a USB
keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than
eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect
additional USB devices.
Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connector, such as a USB
keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner or a USB printer. If you have more than
eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect
additional USB devices.
Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector.
Note: The VGA connector is not applicable on some models. If your computer has
a graphics card installed, be sure to use a monitor connector on the graphics card.
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