Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
Optical S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.
USB 2.0 ports (6)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
DisplayPort
Connect an external display or a projector.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
Side L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and side-right speakers.
Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
Front L/R surround line-out port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 2.1 speaker channel setup, connect the left and right speakers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the front-left and front-right speakers.
Line-in port
Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer.
Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Network port (with lights)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity.
Coaxial S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.