User’s Manual

VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices
such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.
Line Out port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4 or 5.1-channel
configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Line In port. This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration
Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your
computer to connect to a wireless network.
ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this
optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
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