Asus P4C800 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
PCI slots. These five 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 AD1985 AC 97 2.3 stereo audio CODEC provides
a 6-channel audio capability. The CODEC supports surround sound
output, variable sample rate conversion, analog enumeration
capability, and other major audio technologies for a complete
integrated audio solution.
LAN controller. The 3Com
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3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller is a
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and Network
Interface Card (NIC) applications. The controller provides a 32-bit
interface and supports 1000/100/10 Mbps data transfer rates.
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.
IEEE 1394 port. This port connects IEEE 1394-compliant devices like
camcorders, VCRs, printers, or digital cameras.
(on 1394 models only)
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
Rear Speaker Out.
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 jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In
6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
S/PDIF out port. This connector supports S/PDIF devices that
provides 5.1-channel surround sound and 3D audio.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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