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ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide
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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, scanner, or other devices.
3. RJ-45 port. This port allows 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. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center.
5. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
6. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel
mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out.
Audio ports function variation
Port 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
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you
select the 4/6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9. VGA port. This port connects a VGA compatible monitor.
10. S/PDIF port. This port connects S/PDIF devices that provide 6-channel
surround sound and 3D audio.
11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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