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connector

 

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

 

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

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headphone

 

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.

 

 

 

 

connector

 

 

8

 

diagnostic

 

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the

 

 

lights (4)

 

diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights."

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hard-drive

 

The hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or

 

 

activity

 

writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such

 

 

light

 

as a CD player is operating.

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power

 

Press the power button to turn on the computer. The power light in the center

 

 

button,

 

of this button indicates the power state. See "Specifications" for more

 

 

power light

 

information.

 

 

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the

 

 

 

 

computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

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USB 2.0

 

Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such

 

 

connectors

 

as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that you use the back USB

 

(2)

 

connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers,

 

 

 

 

keyboards, and mice, or for bootable USB devices, which may not function

 

 

 

 

properly if attached to the front connectors.

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vents

 

For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.

NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents.

NOTICE: Do not lift or carry the computer by the vents to avoid damage to the computer.

NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the computer is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer.

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Contents Model Dcsm August 2006 Rev. A01 Getting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerRemove the computer cover Back to Contents Front View of the Computer Technical OverviewBack View of the Computer Page Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire DC Main Power Connector P1DC Peripheral Connectors P3 and P5 DC Processor Power Connector P2DC FDD Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Peripheral Connectors P8 and P9 Processor SpecificationsMemory Computer InformationAudio ConnectorsExpansion Bus DrivesControls and Lights PowerEnvironmental PhysicalRemoving the Computer Cover DDR2 Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsMemory Removing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Replace the computer cover CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardPage Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express CardPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Front Panel Front PanelReplacing the Drive Panel Drives IDE Drive Addressing Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Interface CablesHard Drive Power Cable ConnectorRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Replace the computer cover Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader OptionalInstalling a Media Card Reader Page Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Replace the computer cover Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly Heat-Sink AssemblyRemoving the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Install the heat-sink assembly Replace the computer cover Removing the Fan Assembly Fan AssemblyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelJumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsPassword features are enabled System BoardRemoving the System Board Remove the heat-sink assembly and processorReplacing the System Board Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function System Lights Power Light Problem DescriptionSuggested Resolution Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsBeep Codes Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens OverviewSystem System Setup OptionsRAID Off Auto Power TimeMaintenance Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsClearing Cmos Settings
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