Dell 745 manual Orange a good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network

1	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.
		• Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-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 connector 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	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.
5	line-out connector	Use the green line-out connector to attach most speakers with integrated
		amplifiers.
6	line-in/microphone	Use the blue and pink line-in/microphone connector to attach a record/playback
	connector	device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.; or a personal computer
		microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

7USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

8	video connector	Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue 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.
		NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable
		that came with your computer.
9	serial connector	Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default
		designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2.

For more information, see your online User’s Guide.

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