6 back panel connectors, Ps/2 keyboard and ps/2 mouse port, Parallel port – GIGABYTE GA-M61PME-S2P User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2
keyboard.

Parallel Port

Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.

Serial Port

Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub
connection to this port.

USB Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 100 Mbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Activity LED:

State

Description

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Connection/Speed LED:

State

Description

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED

Connection/
Speed LED

LAN Port

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When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable
from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

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When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side
to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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