(2)

 

 

 

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

 

 

 

10

keyboard connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB

 

 

connector.

11

microphone

Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a personal computer microphone for

 

connector

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the microphone connector on the card.

 

 

 

12

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

 

(COM 2)

COM2 for serial connector 2.

 

 

For more information, see "System Setup Options."

 

 

 

13

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

 

(COM 1)

COM2 for serial connector 2.

 

 

For more information, see "System Setup Options."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.

CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

1

CD/DVD drive

6

microprocessor airflow shroud

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

floppy drive

 

7

security cable slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

hard drive

 

8

system board

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

power supply

9

chassis intrusion switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

padlock ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device

 

Cable Color

 

Hard drive

 

Blue pull tab

 

 

 

 

 

Floppy drive

 

Black pull tab

 

 

 

 

 

CD/DVD drive

 

Orange pull tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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