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4 Microphone connector
12 USB connectors (4)
5 USB connector
13 DisplayPort out connector
6 Serial port (available in some models) 14 VGA IN connector
7 PS/2 mouse connector (available in some models) 15 ExpressCard slot (available in some models)
8 PS/2 keyboard connector (available in some
models)
Connector Description
DisplayPort out connector
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices
that use a DisplayPort connector.
Ethernet connector
Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet
cable.
Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or
if you use speech-recognition software.
PS/2 keyboard connector
(optional)
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector.
PS/2 mouse connector
(optional)
Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse
connector.
Serial port (optional)
Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin
serial port.
USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB
mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB devices, you
can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
VGA IN connector Used to connect your computer to a VGA monitor connector on a second computer so
that you can use your computer in monitor mode.
10 ThinkCentre User Guide