Back panel connectors – Dell Alienware Aurora ALX (Late 2009) User Manual
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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
Back Panel Connectors
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NOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on your computer.
For details, see “Specifications” on page 59.
1
Optical S/PDIF connector
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Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs
for digital audio output through optical digital cables. This format carries
an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process
(available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).
2
eSATA connector
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Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices
such as external hard drives or optical drives.
3
USB 2.0 connectors (6)
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Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
4 Audio connectors
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Connect to speakers, microphones, and headphones.
NOTE: For information on audio connectors, see “Connecting External
5
Network connector
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Connects your computer to a network or
broadband device.
6
IEEE 1394 connector
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Connects to high-speed serial multimedia
devices such as digital video cameras.
7
Coaxial S/PDIF connector
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Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs
for digital audio output through coaxial digital cables. This format carries
an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process
(available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).