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These ports and connectors are each limited to one purpose: facilitating the flow of information into your computer. They are only found on older computers. Plug-and-play USB connectors have replaced these connectors on newer computers.
Color Code | Port | Connector | Name |
---|---|---|---|
Green | PS2/Mouse | ||
Purple | PS2/Keyboard | ||
Gold | Game Port/Midi |
These ports and connectors are most commonly associated with audio and video output from your computer to external displays or speakers.
Color Code | Port | Connector | Name |
---|---|---|---|
Pink | Analog microphone audio input mono or stereo | ||
Light blue | Analog line level audio input | ||
Lime Green | Analog line level audio output for the main stereo signal front speakers or headphones | ||
Black | Analog line level audio output for the surround speakers rear speakers | ||
Silver | Analog line level audio output side speakers | ||
Orange | Analog line level output center speaker/subwoofer | ||
None | Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) TS - Mono sound from headphones | ||
None | Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) TRS - Stereo sound from headphones | ||
None | Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) TRRS - Stereo sound and Microphone |
These ports and connectors allow devices to communicate with each other.
Color Code | Port | Connector | Name |
---|---|---|---|
None | Power Desktop | ||
None | Power Laptop | ||
None | Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) Combo Connector | ||
Black | USB 1.0 | ||
White | USB 2.0 | ||
Blue | USB 3.0 | ||
None | USB 4-pin Micro | ||
None | USB 5-pin Mini | ||
None | USB A/B | ||
None | USB Male to Female extension | ||
None | USB 3.2 | ||
None | USB Type-C | ||
None | Thunderbolt Mini DisplayPort | ||
None | Thunderbolt 2 Mini DisplayPort | ||
None | Thunderbolt 3 Type-C | ||
None | Thunderbolt 4 Type-C | ||
None | ESATA | ||
None | ESATAp | ||
Gray | Firewire IEEE 1394 / 6-pin | ||
Gray | Firewire IEEE 1394 / 4-pin | ||
Burgundy | Parallel Port | ||
Teal/Turquoise | Serial Port | ||
None | Ethernet LAN/NIC/RJ45 | ||
None | Modem RJ11 |
These are the most common types of video port and connectors:
Color Code | Port | Connector | Name |
---|---|---|---|
Yellow | SVideo Mini Din | ||
Yellow | TV Aerial | ||
Yellow | SCART | ||
Yellow | RCA Composite | ||
Blue | VGA | ||
White | DMS59 | ||
White | DVI-I single link | ||
White | DVI-I dual link | ||
White | DVI-D single link | ||
White | DVI-D dual link | ||
Blue/White | DVI-A VGA/DVI-I | ||
Black | DisplayPort | ||
Black | Display Port Mini DisplayPort | ||
None | Thunderbolt Mini DisplayPort | ||
None | Thunderbolt 2 Mini DisplayPort | ||
None | Thunderbolt 3 Type-C | ||
None | Thunderbolt 4 Type-C | ||
Black | HDMI Type-A | ||
Black | HDMI Type-B | ||
Black | HDMI Mini/Type-C | ||
Black | HDMI Micro/Type-D | ||
Black | HDMI Automotive/Type-E |
If you need additional assistance, contact Dell Technical Support.
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