Figure 3-8 The left side of the computer (Z40-A)
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1. Cooling vents 4. DisplayPort*
2. External RGB monitor port 5. Memory media slot
3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port 6. HDMI out port*
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid
overheating.
External RGB monitor
port
This port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port.
Please refer to the External RGB monitor port pin
assignment section for information on external
RGB monitor port pin assignment. This port
allows you to connect an external RGB monitor
to the computer.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 3.0) port
One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 3.0 standard, is provided on the left side
of the computer.
The USB 3.0 port is compliant with USB 3.0
standard and backward compatible with USB 2.0
devices.
USB 3.0 port(s) may work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB
Legacy Emulation mode.
Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of
all USB devices that are available. Some functions associated with a
specific device might not operate properly.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the USB port. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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