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20 Chapter 1: Getting started
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
9. Microphone port (pink).Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
10. Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
11. Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
12. Expansion slot bracket.Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
13. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only).ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your
computer to connect to a wireless network.
14. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only).ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this
optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
15. LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
16. VGA port.VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
17. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port.Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via
an optical S/PDIF cable.
18. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple).PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or
mouse.
19. Air vents.Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.