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Inside your computer – Dell OptiPlex 170L User Manual

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Inside Your Computer

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

 

On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the

card.

 

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.

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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.

7

 

line-in

connector

 

Use the blue line-in connector (available on computers with integrated

sound) 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.

8

 

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.

9

 

microphone

connector

 

Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with

integrated sound) 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.

10  USB 2.0

connectors (4)

 

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain

connected, such as printers and keyboards.

 

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

that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for
bootable USB devices.

11  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.

12  video

connector

 

Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue

connector.

 

NOTE:

If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will

be covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the
graphics card. Do not remove the cap.

 

NOTE:

If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors,

use the y-cable that came with your computer.

13  serial

connector

 

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial

connector.

CAUTION:

Before you begin this procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.