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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.
PS/2 mouse port (green).
This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2.
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.
This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
3.
USB 3.0 ports
. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0
devices.
•
USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
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We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
•
Due to the design of the Intel
®
200 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
4.
LAN (RJ-45) port.
This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
Rear panel connectors
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2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
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5.
Line In port (light blue).
This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
6.
Line Out port (lime).
This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1
and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Activity/Link LED
Speed LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
Off
No link
OFF
10Mbps connection
Orange
Linked
ORANGE
100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking)
Data activity
GREEN
1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake up
from S5 mode
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