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5-8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide

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line-in jack

line-out jack

padlock ring

expansion-ca rd

cage

riser board

optional i ntegrat ed

NIC connector

AC power recepta cl e

parallel po rt connector

mouse connect or

keyboard connect or

security c able slot

video connect or

microphone jack

serial port 1 connector

internal drive

cage

external driv e

bays

interface cable

power supply

serial port 2 conne ctor

USB connect or s

chassis intrusion

switch

Contents

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