Asus Motherboard A7N8X-VM User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Information

Audio CODEC. The Realtek ALC650 6-channel Audio CODEC is an
AC’97 compliant audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems.

PCI slots. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI
cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output.

LAN chip. The Realtek 8201BL PHY Fast Ethernet controller allows
connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

IEEE 1394 connectors (optional). The two internal 10-to-6-pin (orange)
IEEE 1394 connectors are for serial connector cables that connect to the
1394 module in front/rear panels.

Onboard LED. This onboard LED lights up if there is a standby power on
the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power
before plugging or unplugging devices.

PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.

RJ-45 port. Using the NVMAC

in the Southbridge controller and Realtek

8201BL PHY Fast Ethernet controller, this port allows connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other
audio sources.

Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker.

Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.

USB 2.0/1.1 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0/1.1 ports are
available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA.

VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor.

Serial port. This port connects to your serial mouse and other serial
devices.

PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.