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adapter connector on your computer. A click indicates that the

 

 

 

network cable has been securely attached.

 

 

 

On computers with an additional network connector card, use the

 

 

 

connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when

 

 

 

setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra-

 

 

 

and extranet).

 

 

 

NOTE: 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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network activity

Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or

 

 

light

receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make

 

 

 

this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

 

 

 

 

 

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USB 2.0 connectors

Use the back, rear-dual USB connectors for devices that typically

 

 

(2) (rear dual)

remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

 

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors

 

 

 

for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks,

 

 

 

cameras, or bootable USB devices.

 

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USB 2.0 connectors

Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors for devices that typically

 

 

(4) (rear quad)

remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

 

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors

 

 

 

for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks,

 

 

 

cameras, or bootable USB devices.

 

 

 

 

 

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surround sound

Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-

 

 

connector

capable speakers.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

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line-in connector

Use the (blue) line-in connector to attach a record/playback device

 

 

 

such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

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line-out/headphone

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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microphone

Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal

 

 

connector

computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or

 

 

 

telephony program.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

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center/subwoofer

Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to attach a center

 

 

LFE connector

speaker or a single subwoofer.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in

 

 

 

digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency

 

 

 

information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a

 

 

 

subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not

 

 

 

using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main

 

 

 

speakers in the surround sound setup.

 

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side surround

Use the (gray) side surround sound connector to attach

 

 

sound connector

multichannel-capable speakers. The side-surround output provides

 

 

 

enhanced surround audio for computers with 7.1 speakers.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

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S/PDIF connector

Use the S/PDIF connector to transmit digital audio without going

 

 

 

through an analog audio conversion process.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model Dcta August 2006 Rev. A00 About Your Computer Front View of the ComputerBack Panel Connectors Back View of the ComputerBack to Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Power LightsDiagnostic Lights Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CauseSystem setup see Entering System Setup Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionDell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab FunctionDrivers Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Start, then click Help and SupportBefore You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer CoverInside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsMemory Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsPage Removing Memory CardsPCI Cards Page Page PCI Express Cards Removing a PCI CardPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelInstalling the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertInstalling the Drive Panel DrivesHard Drive General Installation GuidelinesRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Battery Power Supply Replacing the BatteryRemoving the Power Supply Installing the Power SupplyProcessor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Panel Components PanelRemoving the I/O Panel Page Installing the I/O Panel Processor Fan Removing the Processor FanInstalling the Processor Fan Card FanInstalling the Card Fan System BoardRemoving the Card Fan Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board Replacing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Specifications Drives ConnectorsControls and Lights Physical PowerEnvironmental System Setup Program Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens System Setup OptionsDrives Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Technical Overview Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 Signal Name Color Wire GaugeDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connect P4DC Power Connect P3, P5, P8, P9, P13, and P14 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connectors P10 DC Power Connector P12
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