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- Port Replicator
DisplayPort
The DisplayPort lets you to connect DisplayPort-compatible digital display devices such flat panel
displays and digital projectors using a DisplayPort cable.
DVI-D Port
The DVI-D port lets you to connect digital display devices such flat panel displays and digital projectors
using a DVI-D cable. DVI-D cables are primarily used to connect a computer with a monitor or home
theater system.
External Video Port
The external video port lets you connect an external monitor or projector. Note that if a Port Replicator is
attached, you must use the external video port on the Port Replicator, not the one on your system.
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices.
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C) devices
.LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The LAN jack allows you to connect a LAN to the Port Replicator. Note that when the system is attached
to the Port Replicator, the LAN Jack on the Port Replicator should be used, not the one on the system.
• ALTHOUGH THERE ARE DISPLAYPORT AND DVI-D PORTS SUPPORTED BY THE PORT REPLICATOR,
ONLY ONE CAN BE USED AT ANY TIME. AN INTERNAL SWITCH RECOGNIZES WHICH TYPE OF DEVICE IS
CONNECTED. IF BOTH ARE CONNECTED AT THE SAME TIME, THE DISPLAYPORT DEVICE HAS THE
HIGHER PRIORITY.
• A DISPLAYPORT OR DVI-D DEVICE CAN BE USED CONCURRENTLY WITH AN EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICE
THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE ANALOG EXTERNAL VIDEO PORT.
• HOT PLUG IS NOT SUPPORTED BY THE DISPLAYPORT OR DVI-D PORTS.
• IF A DISPLAYPORT-TO-HDMI CONVERTER IS CONNECTED TO THE DISPLAYPORT, SOUND WILL NOT
BE OUTPUT FROM THE HDMI DEVICE. TO PROPERLY USE AN HDMI DEVICE, PLUG IT INTO THE HDMI
PORT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SYSTEM.