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Chapter 1: Product introduction
LAN controller. This VIA VT6105L LAN controller fully supports
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet networking.
(on LAN models only)
Audio CODEC. The ADI AD1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows 6-channel
audio playback. This audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1
surround sound, S/PDIF Out interface, AUX and Line In stereo inputs,
integrated headphone amplifier, and greater than 90dB dynamic range.
(on audio models only)
AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X
mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
(on LAN models only)
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 Rear
Bass/Center.
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel or 4-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes
Front Speaker Out.
Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel
or 4-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
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USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 1.1 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 1.1 devices.
Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
S/PDIF out interface (RCA). This digital audio interface allows connection
of audio output devices.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration
Headphone/
2-Speaker
4-Speaker
6-Speaker
Light Blue
Line In
Line In
Bass/Center
Lime
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Pink
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
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:
