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MS-9642 Mainboard
Link IndicatorActivity Indicator
Back Panel
Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the
connector.
VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
Mouse/Keyboard
The standard PS/2
®
mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2
®
mouse/keyboard.
USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
Audio Port
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color
of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.
Line-In (Blue) - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used
for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio
devices.
Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for con-
nection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
You can connect a network cable to it.
Keyboard USB Ports
Line-In
Mouse
Serial Port
LANVGA Port
Line-Out
Mic-In
LED Color LED State Condition
Off LAN link is not established.
Left Green On (steady state) LAN link is established.
On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.
Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
