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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

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.

8

USB 2.0

connectors

(6)

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.

9

diagnostic

lights

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the

diagnostic code. For more information, see "

Diagnostic Lights

."

10 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.

11 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.

NOTE:

The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the

computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured

to the same address. For more information, see "System Setup Options."

Inside Your Computer

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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.