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USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 can be distinguished from USB 2.0 by the color of the center tab in the port. The USB 3.0 tab is blue; the USB
2.0 tab is black.
The USB 3.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 3.0 transfers data at up to 5 Gbps and is
backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices, which transfer data at up to 480 Mbps. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports”
on page 76.
e-SATA/USB 3.0 Combo Port
E-SATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is an external version of SATA, which connects your
computer to the hard drive. SATA is an interface that is much faster than typical IDE interfaces (E-SATA is six times
faster than USB 2.0). E-SATA is ideal for backing up large files on an external hard drive.
See “E-SATA / USB 3.0 Port”
on page 79.
This port can also be used as a USB 3.0 port.
DisplayPort Connector
This allows you to attach a DisplayPort cable. DisplayPort cables are primarily used to connect a computer with a
monitor or home theater system.
External Video Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External Video Port” on
page 78.