10 connectors, 1 rear panel connectors – Asus M2A-MVP User Manual
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek
®
Gigabit LAN controller, this port
allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity/Link Speed LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
No link
OFF
10 Mbps connection
ORANGE
Linked
ORANGE
100 Mbps connection
BLINKING
Data activity
GREEN
1 Gbps connection
LAN port LED indications
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
5. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
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