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10.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
11.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue (Rear panel)
Lime (Rear panel)
Pink (Rear panel)
Lime (Front panel)
12.
Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
13.
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion
card.
• PCIEX16_1 slot supports graphics cards and storage devices only while other PCIE slots
support storage devices and other PCIe devices.
• Install the primary graphics card in PCIEX16_1 if you use two graphics cards.
• Refer to Installing a graphics card in your computer for detailed instructions.
14.
ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional
ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
15.
Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using
Kensington® compatible PC security cables.
16.
Parallel port (optional). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
17.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
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Headset
4-channel
2-channel
Line In
Rear Speaker Out
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Mic In
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PCIEX16_1
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX1_2
5.1-channel
7.1-channel
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Bass/Center
Bass/Center
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Side Speaker Out
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