Overview
Notes
Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.
Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. To attach an external audio device, connect a cable between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers, headphones, or multimedia keyboards. To connect a stereo system or other external recording device, connect a cable between the audio line-in connector of the device and the audio line-out connector of the computer.
Notes
If your computer has both an audio line-out connector and a headset or headphone connector, always use the headset connector or headphone connector for earphones, headphones, or a headset. The headphone connector does not support headset microphones.
Used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or use speech recognition software.
Used to send audio and video signals from the computer to another audio or video device, such as a high-performance monitor.
Used to connect a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse connector.
Used to connect a keyboard that uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard connector.
Used to send video signals from the computer to another video device, such as a monitor.
Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 device to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 or USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.
Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access.
Used to connect the power cord to your computer for power supply.
Used to protect the rear Wi-Fi antenna.
Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
Used to secure a padlock.
Used to secure a smart cable clip.
To improve the operating performance of the computer, you can connect PCI-Express cards into this area. Depending on the computer model, the connectors in this area might vary.
Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock.