4

power connector

Insert the power cable into this connector.

5

back-panel connectors

Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.

6

card slots

Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

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parallel connector

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If 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 your online User’s Guide.

2

link integrity light

• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network 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 adapter

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a

 

connector

network cable to either a network jack or your network or 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 activity light

This light flashes yellow when the computer is transmitting or 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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