Asus A7V8X-X - Manual (Page 15)

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-5
Audio CODEC . The ADI AD1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows
6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels
for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF interface, AUX and Line In stereo inputs,
integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB dynamic range.
(on audio models only)
LAN PHY. This Realtek RTL8201BL LAN PHY supports your local area
networking needs. (on LAN model only)
AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V
AGP8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
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. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. (on LAN models only)
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/
Center. (on audio models only)
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out. (on audio models only)
Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel
mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
(on audio models only)
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
S/PDIF out port. This port connects to external home theater systems for
surround sound and enhanced 3D audio when playing DVDs or games.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration (Note:Win98SE supports 4-channel only.)
Headphone/
2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker
Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker
The functions of the Line Out, Line In and Microphone jacks change when you
select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table: