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Inside view of your computer – Dell Dimension 5150__E510 User Manual

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It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for

your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network

speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.

3

network activity

light

Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving

network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light

appear to be in a steady "on" state.

4

surround

connector

Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable

speakers.

5

line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such

as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

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

6

line-out

connector

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with

integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with

integrated amplifiers.

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

7

micro-

phone/side

surround

connector

Use the pink and silver connector to attach a personal computer

microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony

program.

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the

card.

The side-surround output provides enhanced surround audio for

computers with 7.1 speakers.

8

center/subwoofer

connector

Use the yellow connector to attach a speaker to a Low Frequency Effects

(LFE) audio channel.

9

VGA video

connector

If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on

the computer.

10 USB 2.0

connectors (5)

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain

connected, such as printers, keyboards, and mice, or for bootable USB

devices which may not function properly if attached to the front

connectors (see "

System Setup

" for more information on booting to a

USB device)

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices

that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

Inside View of Your Computer

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.