Color Codes
Connectors on the sound cards are colour coded as per the PC System Design Guide. They will also have symbols with arrows, holes and soundwaves that are associated with each jack position, the meaning of each is given below:
| Colour | Function | Connector | symbol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink | Analog microphone audio input. | 3.5 mm minijack | A microphone | |
| Light blue | Analog line level audio input. | 3.5 mm minijack | An arrow going into a circle | |
| Lime green | Analog line level audio output for the main stereo signal (front speakers or headphones). | 3.5 mm minijack | Arrow going out one side of a circle into a wave | |
| Brown/Dark | Analog line level audio output for a special panning,'Right-to-left speaker'. | 3.5 mm minijack | ||
| Black | Analog line level audio output for surround speakers, typically rear stereo. | 3.5 mm minijack | ||
| Orange | Analog line level audio output for center channel speaker and subwoofer | 3.5 mm minijack | ||
| Gold/Grey | Game port / MIDI | 15 pin D | Arrow going out both sides into waves | |
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