Computer Hardware User Manual

ASUS P5KPL-VM 1-27

1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

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

devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port.

Supported by L1 PCIE 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

YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LAN port LED indications

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

4. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

5. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel and 6-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes

Front Speaker Out.

6. Microphone port (pink).

This port connects a microphone.

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