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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.9.2 Internal connectors
1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6, and
8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
3. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a center/subwoofer speakers.
5. Rear speaker out port (black). This port connects to a tape recorder, CD and DVD
player, or other audio sources.
6. Side speaker out port (gray). This port connects to a side speaker in an 8-channel
audio configuration.
To configure an 8-channel audio output, use a chassis with HD audio module in the front
panel to support 8-channel audio output.
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.