ASUS A8S-X SE
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1.10 Connectors
This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and
internal connectors.
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.
1
11
4
5
6
7
2
3
9
10
8
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you
select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
LAN port LED indications
100Mbps ACT/LINK LED 10Mbps ACT/Link LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
No link
OFF
No Link
YELLOW
Linked
ORANGE
Linked
BLINKING
Data activity
BLINKING Data activity
4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or
other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack
becomes Surround Out.
5. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
6. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In
6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Center/Bass.
100Mbps 10Mbps
ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED
