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1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an
optical S/PDIF cable.
3. ME Switch. Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
®
ME function. Push the switch to
ON/OFF labelled on the I/O Shield to enable/disable this function.
Disable the Intel
®
ME function before updating BIOS.
4. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for
audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
5. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
6. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Intel
®
882567 LM Gigabit LAN controller, this port
allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer
to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
LAN port LED indications
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.
8. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel,
6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
9. Line In port (light blue).
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
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