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Types of Connectors -

• Parallel Port -
  • DB25 - Parallel port on the back of a computer (female), for connecting to printers
  • Centronics 36 - Printer connector on the back of printers
  • Type C - 

Serial Port -

• DB9 - Serial Port Connector plug on the back of a computer for connecting external modems, mice

• DB25 - Serial Port on the back of a computer (male), for connecting to external modems, mice

• Keyboard -
  • Din 5 - Keyboard connector on the back of a computer, older style (larger)
  • Din 6 - Keyboard connector on the back of a computer, newer style (smaller)
• Video Monitor - VGA Connectors.
  • HD15 -

• SCSI Connectors - ( SCSI Cables )
  • Centronics 36 -
  • Centronics 50 - For the SCSI-1 type and SCSI-II type connections
  • DB25 - For the older SCSI-1 type connections
• Sound Cards -
  • DB15 Female - MIDI connector on the back of sound cards,

• Other
  • HD50 -
  • Mini Din 8 -
• Modems
  • TAD Connector - ...More Info @ the TAD connector page
• Mouse Connectors -
  • PS/2 -
• Infrared - 
  • IrDA -
• USB -
  • USB Connectors.
• Power -
  • Wall Outlet -
• Motherboard -
  • TX3 -

In order for the computer to be able to play sound through the CD-ROM drive a cable needs to be connected from the "Audio Out" connector on the back of the CD-ROM drive to a connector on the Sound Card.

There are many types of connectors the majority of which are NOT interchangeable. If you need a cable make sure you get one that is made for both the CD-ROM drive and the sound card. Retail stores also sell cables with multiple connectors on each end making it easier to match the connector to the device.

Some of these cables can be found at the "CD-ROM cables" page.

A typical cable is up to 36 inches long with a black connector on one end and a white connector on the other end.

Cables

• To purchase cables go to The "Cables" page-

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