Tower (TWR) front panel components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays.

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5.25-inch Half-Height Drive Bay (behind bezel)

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Hard Drive Activity Light

 

 

 

 

 

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USB 2.0

Ports (black)

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Slim Optical Drive (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

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USB 3.0

Ports (blue)

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3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional)

 

 

 

 

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Headphone Connector

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Microphone/Headphone Connector

 

 

 

 

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Dual-State Power Button

 

 

NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double-clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes on page 245 to interpret the code.

Tower (TWR) front panel components

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