Dell 320 manual Inside Your Computer

1	parallel	Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If
	connector	you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.
		NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the
		computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector
		configured to the same address. For more information, see System Setup
		Options.
2	link integrity	• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
	light	and the computer.
		• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network
		and the computer.
		• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the
		network.
3	network	To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one
	adapter	end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or
	connector	broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the
		network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click
		indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.
		NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
		On computers with a network adapter card, use the connector on the
		card.
		It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for
		your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network
		speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.
4	network	This light flashes yellow when the computer is transmitting or receiving
	activity light	network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light
		appear to be in a steady "on" state.
5	line-in	Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as
	connector	a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
		On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
6	line-out	Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most
	connector	speakers with integrated amplifiers.
		On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
7	microphone	Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer
	connector	microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
		On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the
		card.
8	USB 2.0	Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected,
	connectors	such as printers and keyboards.
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9	video	Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.
	connector
		NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be
		covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics
		card. Do not remove the cap.
10	serial	Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
	connector	The default designation is COM1 for serial connector 1.
		For more information, see System Setup Options.

Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.