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.
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.
VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in a 7.1-
channel audio configuration.
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4.1,
5.1, and 7.1-channel audio configuration.
Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Headset
Port
2.1-channel
Light Blue
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Pink
Mic In
Orange
–
Black
–
Gray
–
ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD
4.1-channel
5.1-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
–
7.1-channel
Line In
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Side Speaker Out
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