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Back view, Back-panel connectors, Side view – Dell OptiPlex SX280 User Manual

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Side View

 

 

 

Back View

 

 

 

Back-Panel Connectors

 

 

1  vents  The vents, which are on each side of the computer, allow air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these

cooling vents.

1  diagnostic lights

 

See "

Diagnostic Lights

" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

2  computer cover release knob  Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to remove the cover.

3  

back-panel connectors

 

The connectors for your computer.

4  power connector

 

The connector for the power adapter.

5  vents

 

The vents allow air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.

1

 

parallel

connector

 

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

2

 

link integrity

light

l

 

Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.

l

 

Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.

l

 

Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer.

l

 

Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network or the Network Controller is turned off in system

setup.

3

 

network

adapter

 

Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the UTP

cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.