Back panel connectors – Dell Alienware Aurora (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP

Back Panel Connectors

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NOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on your computer.

For details, see “Specifications” on page 59.

1

Optical S/PDIF connector

Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs

for digital audio output through optical digital cables. This format carries

an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process

(available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).

2

eSATA connector

Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices

such as external hard drives or optical drives.

3

USB 2.0 connectors (6)

Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse,

keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

4 Audio connectors

Connect to speakers, microphones, and headphones.

NOTE: For information on audio connectors, see “Connecting External

Speakers” on page 20 .

5

Network connector

Connects your computer to a network or

broadband device.

6

IEEE 1394 connector

Connects to high-speed serial multimedia

devices such as digital video cameras.

7

Coaxial S/PDIF connector

Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs

for digital audio output through coaxial digital cables. This format carries

an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process

(available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).

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