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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.

 

 

• 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 (available on computers with integrated sound)

 

 

to attach most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

6

line-in/microphone

Use the blue and pink line-in/microphone connector (available on computers with

 

connector

integrated sound) to attach a record/playback 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.

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