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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 ampliers), 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.
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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