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.

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.

NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

1

drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive)

4

card slots

 

 

 

 

2

power supply

5

heat sink assembly

 

 

 

 

3

system board

6

front I/O panel

 

 

 

 

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