iMac: I/O Ports Identified and Explained

This document identifies the input/output (I/O) ports of iMac computers.
The input/output ports of iMac computers are illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.



Figure 1 Input/output ports of iMac computers with tray-loading disc drives



Figure 2 Input/ouput ports of iMac computers with slot-loading disc drives

Each of the ports are alphabetically labeled. Find the corresponding letter in this table to identify the port.

Label PortLinks
A Sound InputiMac: Sound Input Port Specifications
B Sound OutputiMac: Sound Output Port Specifications
C USBUSB: FAQ (1 of 4)
D EthernetMacintosh: Connecting to an Ethernet Network
E InterruptiMac: How to Install an iMac Firmware Update
F ResetiMac: How To Force a Restart
G ModemV.90 Protocol: Connectivity Discussion
H FireWireFireWire Ports: Specifications
(http://www.apple.com/firewire/)

For more information about the devices that can be attached to iMac ports, see document 30649, "iMac: Frequently Asked Questions (2 of 2) -- Can I attach external devices to iMac?"
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012