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Connector Description
DisplayPort connector
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices
that use a DisplayPort connector.
DVI monitor connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI monitor connector.
Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within Federal Communications Commission(FCC)
Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if
you use speech-recognition software.
Mini DisplayPort connector
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices
that use a mini DisplayPort connector. The mini DisplayPort connector is a
miniaturized version of a DisplayPort connector.
PS/2 keyboard connector
(optional) Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector.
PS/2 mouse connector
(optional) Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2
mouse connector.
Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a
9-pin serial connector.
USB 2.0 connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a
mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA).
USB 3.0 connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection, such as a
keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a PDA.
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