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.

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 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the

 

 

computer.

 

 

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network or the

 

 

network controller is turned off in system setup.

3

network adapter

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

 

 

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.

 

 

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

The amber light flashes 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 an amplified speaker set.

6

line-in connector

Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette

 

 

player, CD player, or VCR.

7USB connectors (5) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

8

serial connector

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial connector.

9

video connector

If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor into the white

 

 

DVI video connector on the back panel.

 

 

If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" on page 230.

10

power connector

Insert the AC power adapter plug.

11

diagnostic lights

See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347 for a description of light codes that can help you

 

 

troubleshoot problems with your computer.

Connecting a VGA Monitor

If you have a VGA monitor, plug the adapter cable into the white DVI video connector on the back panel of your computer, and connect the monitor cable to the VGA connector on the adapter.

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