Connector | Description |
Ethernet connector | Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). |
| Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet |
| cable. |
Microphone connector | Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if |
| you use |
Serial port | Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a |
| |
USB connector | Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a |
| USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB |
| devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional |
| USB devices. |
VGA monitor connector | Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector. |
Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 12 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 34.
Figure 3. Component locations
1Heat sink and fan assembly
2Memory modules (2)
3Front bezel
4Hard disk drive
5
6
7
8
PCI card (installed in some models)
PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
System board
Power supply assembly
