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Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
PCI slots. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master
PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.
Audio CODEC . The ADI 1888 is an AC’97 compliant audio CODEC for
PC multimedia systems.
LAN controller. The Realtek 8201BL Fast Ethernet LAN controller delivers
transfer rates of up to 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections. Ideal for handling
large amounts of data such as video, audio and voice.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/
Center speaker.
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
Microphone. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In a 6-channel
mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial port (COM1). This 9-pin serial port is for an additional serial device.
S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Connector Headphone/2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker
Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Audio 2, 4 and 6-channel configuration