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USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port Debug port NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device. NOTE: If you turn off your computer while charging a USB device, the device may stop charging. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it again. NOTE: On laptops, PowerShare feature stops charging the device when the laptop battery charge reaches 10%. You can configure this limit using BIOS setup program. Depending on your device, this port may support USB 3.1, Display over USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 devices. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your device. You can connect USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB 3.1 Gen 1, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt devices to this port. It enables you to connect to external display using dongles. Provides data transfer rates up to 40 Gbps. The debug port enables a user to run the USB 3.0 ports in USB 2.0 mode temporarily for troubleshooting purposes and also when operating system is reinstalled using a USB optical drive or a flash drive. eSATA eSATA enables you to connect external storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer. It provides the same bandwidth as internal SATA ports. Your computer may have a standalone eSATA port or an eSATA/USB combo port. Visual Graphics Array Visual Graphics Array (VGA) enables you to connect to monitors, projectors, and so on. You can connect to a HDMI or DVI port using the VGA to HDMI or VGA to DVI adapters respectively. Digital Visual Interface Digital Visual Interface (DVI) enables you to connect your computer to displays such as flat-panel monitors, projectors, and so on. There are three types of DVI connections: • DVI-D (DVI-Digital)-DVI-D transmits digital video‑signals between the video card and the digital display. This provides fast and high-quality video output. • DVI-A (DVI-Analog)-DVI‑A transmits analog video‑signals to an analog display such as a CRT monitor or an analog LCD monitor. • DVI- I (DVI-Integrated)-DVI-I is an integrated connector that can transmit a digital or an analog signal. This port is more versatile as it can be used in both digital and analog connections. DisplayPort DisplayPort provides digital connection between your computer and display devices such as monitors, projectors, and so on. It supports both video and audio signals. DisplayPort was designed specifically to be used with computer displays. Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort is a smaller version of the DisplayPort. NOTE: DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort are compatible with each other but the ports and connectors vary in size. If the port sizes are different, use a converter. Advantages of DisplayPort • Supports high resolutions and high refresh‑rates • Supports 3D transmission • Supports multiple display‑devices simultaneously • Supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) Ports and connectors 37