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Chapter 3 — Right Side Connectors
2. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM IDE Port
The IDE port is used to attach the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that came with your computer. (See Chapter 2
for more information on connecting to one of these devices.)
3. VGA Out (External Video) Port
The mini 14-pin VGA port requires an adapter to attach to most external monitors. (See The Graphics System
in Chapter 2 for more information on connecting to an external monitor.)
4. Audio-out Jack
Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia.
5. Microphone Jack
Connect a mono microphone to this jack to record audio.
6. Fax/modem RJ-11 Jack
The fax/modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps .
In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the fax/modem designed for this s ys tem. In this
case, you may use a PCMCIA modem.
Warning: Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only. Most homes use analog
lines. Do not use digital lines, such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many
offices. Digital lines may damage your modem.
Notes:
1. Before using devices attached to the port bar, you must install the device drivers
and restart your system.
2. Only connect serial mice and serial modems to the serial port.
3. Only connect printers to the parallel port.
4. Only connect PS/2 mice and PS/2 keyboards to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports.
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