Chapter 2: Hardware Basics www.gateway.com8BackImportantYour computer hardware options andport locations may vary from theillustration below.Modem jackSerial portPS/2 keyboard portPS/2 mouse portVoltage switchPower connectorEthernet (network) jackMonitor portAudio in/side speaker jackCase cover thumbscrewHeadphone/front speaker jackMicrophone jackCenter/subwoofer jack (optional)Rear speaker jack(optional)USB portsMonitor port(optional)Telephone jackS-Video out jack(optional)S/PDIF jack (optional)IEEE 1394/FireWire™/i.Link™ ports (optional)Parallel portTV Tuner (optional)Case cover thumbscrewComponent Icon DescriptionPower connector Plug the power cord into this connector.Case cover thumbscrews Remove these screws before opening the case.Rear speaker jack(black plug) (optional)Plug your rear right and left speakers into this optional jack.For information on configuring this jack, see the User Guide.Ethernet (network) jack Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadbandInternet connection) into this jack.For more information, see “Learning about the Internet” in your User Guide which has beenincluded on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click GatewayDocumentation.