14
Chapter 1: Getting started
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Parallel port.
This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner or other devices
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple).
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard
or mouse.
Wireless antenna jack
. This jack is used to connect the supplied wireless
antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.
Hazardous moving parts. Desktop should be completely shutdown before servicing
product. Replacing fan components should only be attempted by qualified service
personnel.
Microphone port (pink).
This port connects to a microphone.
Line Out port (green).
This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4.1,
5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker
Out. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard.
Line In port (light blue).
This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration.
HDMI port.
This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and
other protected content.
DVI-D port.
This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
COM port.
This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
Kensington lock port.
This port allows you to secure your desktop PC using
Kensington
®
compatible security products.
LAN (RJ-45) port.
This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
No link
OFF
10Mbps connection
ORANGE
Linked
ORANGE
100Mbps connection
BLINKING
Data activity
GREEN
1Gbps connection
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port LED indications