Dell Dimension 3100C - Manual (Page 3)

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1 power connector Insert the power cable.
2
audio connectors
(3)
l Line-in connector — Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or
VCR.
l Line-out connector — Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
l Microphone connector — Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical
input.
3
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.
4
network adapter
connector
To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your
network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on your computer. A click
indicates that the network cable is securely attached.
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.
5
VGA video
connector
Plug the VGA cable from your monitor into the VGA connector on the computer.
6 card slots
Access connectors for installed PCI cards (two slots) and a x1 PCI Express card.
NOTE: Although your computer has 4 card slot openings, it supports a maximum of 3 cards; the bottom slot cannot be used.