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Dell Precision T5400 (Late 2007) User Manual

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About Your Computer

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network adapter

connector

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device,

connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack 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 has been

securely attached.

Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

On computers with an additional network connector card, use

the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer

when setting up multiple network connections (such as a

separate intra- and extranet).

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.

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serial connectors

(2)

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

serial port. If necessary, the address for this port can be

modified through "System Setup" on page 89.

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PS/2 keyboard

connector

If you have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple

keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a

USB connector.

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USB 2.0

connectors (5)

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for

devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory

keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain

connected, such as printers and keyboards.

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