Overview
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Rear view
Note
Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.
1
Audio line-in connector
Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such
as a stereo system. To attach an external audio device, connect a
cable between the audio line-out connector of the device and the
audio line-in connector of the computer.
2
Audio line-out connector
Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices,
such as powered stereo speakers, headphones, or multimedia
keyboards. To connect a stereo system or other external
recording device, connect a cable between the audio line-in
connector of the device and the audio line-out connector of the
computer.
Note
If your computer has both an audio
line-out connector and a headset or
headphone connector, always use
the headset connector or headphone
connector for earphones, headphones,
or a headset. The headphone connector
does not support headset microphones.
3
Microphone connector
Used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want
to record sound or use speech recognition software.
4
DisplayPort®-out connectors (2)
Used to send audio and video signals from the computer to
another audio or video device, such as a high-performance
monitor.
5
PS/2 mouse connector (optional)
Used to connect a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices
that use a PS/2 mouse connector.
6
PS/2 keyboard connector (optional)
Used to connect a keyboard that uses a Personal System/
2 (PS/2) keyboard connector.