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Connector Description
Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,
such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio
device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector
of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in
amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio
line-in connector on a stereo system or other external recording
device.
DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive
monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector.
DVI connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI
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.
Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other
devices that use a 9-pin serial port.
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.
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 monitor connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA
monitor connector.
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