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Table 1-2. Front-Panel Components

Item	Component	Icon	Description
1	Power-on indicator, power		The power button turns system power off and on.
	button		NOTICE: If you turn off the system using the power
			button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant
			operating system, the system can perform an orderly
			shutdown before power is turned off. If the power
			button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the
			system power will turn off regardless of the current
			operating system state. If the system is not running
			an ACPI-compliant operating system, power is
			turned off immediately after the power button is
			pressed.
			The power button is enabled in the System Setup
			program. When disabled, the button can only turn the
			system power on. For more information, see "Using the
			System Setup Program" on page 29 and the operating
			system's documentation.
			The power-on indicator lights or blinks to indicate the
			status of power to the system.
			The power-on indicator lights when the system is on.
			The indicator is off when the system is off and power is
			disconnected from the system. The indicator blinks
			when the system is on but in standby state, or when the
			system is off but is still connected to the power source.
			To exit from the standby state, briefly press the power
			button.
2	Diagnostic indicators (4)		The diagnostic indicators aid in diagnosing and
			troubleshooting the system. For more information, see
			your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
3	USB connectors (2)		Connect USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system.
4	Hard-drive activity indicator		The green hard-drive activity indicator flashes when the
			hard drives are in use.
5	Video connector		Connects a monitor to the system.

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