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Back Panel Connectors 5.1 SigmaTel audio STAC9227
The Motherboard external IO connectors are attached to a metallic I/O shield.
This shield serves several purposes:
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It protects the sensitive Motherboard from any external EMC interference.
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It stops the computer from interfering with other electrical devices.
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It allows the Motherboard to be easily upgraded in the future without
having to resort to buying a whole new case. Simply change the I/O shield
to match the Motherboard.
The I/O shield provides external access to onboard VGA port, Parallel Port,
six USB connectors as well as one LAN Port and audio connectors.
Figure 2 -
Back Panel Connectors
Table 2
Item Description
Item
Description
A
Parallel port (Burgundy)
E
Audio line in/Retasking Jack
[Blue]
B
VGA port (blue)
F
Line out/retasking jack
[Green]
C
USB 2.0 ports (six)
G
Mic in/retasking jack
[Pink]
D
LAN (RJ45)
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