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Game, Joystick, or MIDI Port
The game port, also sometimes referred to as the MIDI or joystick port, uses a 15-pin female
connector to connect a joystick or game pad. This port is on the front control panel of some
computers. Be aware that the standard Thick Ethernet connector is identical to the game port
connector.
VGA Monitor Port
Externally, the VGA monitor port connector is the same size as a 9-pin serial port, but is female
and has 15 pins arranged in three rows. Be careful when plugging in your monitor. Do Not Force!
Trying to force it in the wrong way will damage the pins.
S Video Out
This port is designed for specialized video output. Chances are you’ll connect the other end of
this cable to a video recorder, high-resolution video monitor, or other type of specialized video
equipment.
S Video In
This port is the counterpart of S Video Out (the two ports look exactly the same - the signal simply
passes in the opposite direction). Again, you might use this port to receive video output from a
specialized video setup, which you can use to create video movies.
Composite Video Out
This port (commonly referred to as an RCA plug) looks just like a standard speaker jack. The
output from this port is exactly what the name suggests: A basic video signal, which can be
picked up by your VCR, a monitor, or a video camera.
Composite Video In
This port is the exact counterpart of Composite Video Out, again in the form of a standard
speaker jack. You might receive a signal from your video camera through this port so that you
can create video movies on your computer.
AC3 Out
High-end audio output, again in the form of a speaker jack.
TV Antenna Input/Coaxial Cable
This port serves the same purpose as the cable connector on the back of your TV, VCR, or cable
converter box. It accepts TV signals, either from a standard TV antenna or from cable. This port
appears on the television tuner adapter and other high-end video cards.
Network Interface Port
This port is used to connect your computer to a network. If you need to use this port, you may
have a “network administrator” to help you make the connection. This port looks similar to the
connection jack in your telephone, but there are eight connection pins instead of only four. Do not
attempt to plug your phone cord here or you could cause damage to the port and to your
telephone!
Modem
If you have an internal modem, you will plug a regular telephone wire into this port, and plug the
other end into a wall phone jack. Most modems have two of these ports: One is connected to the
wall phone jack; the other goes to a telephone.