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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
light
Flashes a yellow light 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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USB 2.0 connectors
(2) (rear dual)
Use the back, rear-dual USB connectors for devices that typically
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
(4) (rear quad)
Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors for devices that typically
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
connector
Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-
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
connector
Use the (green) line-out connector to attach headphones and most
speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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microphone
connector
Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal
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
LFE connector
Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to attach a center
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
sound connector
Use the (gray) side surround sound connector to attach
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.