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Rear view

Notes

  • Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.
  • To view the rear I/O, remove the rear I/O cover. For details, see Removing the rear I/O cover.
Rear view
  • 1Serial connector (optional)

    Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.

  • 2Parallel connector (optional)

    Used to connect an external printer, or other devices that use a 36-pin connector.

  • 3Power adapter connector

    Used to connect the power adapter to your computer for power supply.

  • 4Ethernet connector

    Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access.

  • 5USB 2.0 connectors (2)

    Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 connection.

  • 6Always On USB 3.0 connector (for rapid charge)

    Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). With the ac power adapter connected, you can charge the automatically detected device even when the computer is in hibernation mode or turned off.

    Note

    If the Always On USB connector function is not enabled, open the Power Manager program and enable the function.

  • 7USB 3.0 connector

    Used to connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or personal digital assistant (PDA). For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.

  • 8Headset connector

    Used to connect a headset or headphones to your computer.

  • 9Card reader slot

    Used to read data from a supported memory card.

  • 10USB 3.0 connectors (2)

    Used to connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or personal digital assistant (PDA). For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.

  • 11HDMI™ 1.4 out connector

    Used to send audio and video signals from your computer to another audio or video device, such as a high-performance monitor.

  • 12Security-lock slot

    Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock.