Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components

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

Figure 1-6Front Panel Components

Table 1-3Front Panel Components

1

5.25-inch Optical Drive

5

Microphone/Headphone Connector

 

 

 

 

2

Dual-State Power Button

6

3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional)

 

 

 

 

3

Power On Light

7

Hard Drive Activity Light

 

 

 

 

4

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

8

Headphone Connector

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 Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally green 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 toInterpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on page 301 to interpret the code.

Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components

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