ASUS K8N-E
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1.10 Connectors
This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal
connectors.
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. RJ-45 port. This port allows 10/100 connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
4. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio
sources.
5. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 4-channel, 6-channel and 8-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes
Front Speaker Out.
6. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
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Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Speaker
Port Headset/ 4-channel 6-channel
2-channel
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
OFF Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection