Dell Dimension 5150C - Manual (Page 47)

Technical Overview: Dell Dimension 5150C Service Manual
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network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click
indicates that the network cable has been 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.
3 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.
4 modem
connector
Use the modem connector to connect your computer to the Internet.
5 surround sound
connector
Use the black surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable
speakers.
6 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector 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.
7 line-out
connector
Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most
speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
8 microphone/side-
surround sound
connector
Use the pink and silver connector 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.
The side-surround output provides enhanced surround audio for
computers with 7.1 speakers.
9 center/LFE
connector
LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel found in digital surround
sound audio schemes that carries only low frequency information of 80
Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely
low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE
information to the main speakers in the surround sound set-up.
10 S/PDIF connector This connector is used to transmit digital audio without going through an
analog audio conversion process.
11 VGA connector Plug a VGA monitor into this connector, if you do not have a PCI Express
video card.
12 USB 2.0
connectors (5)
It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices
that typically remain connected, such as printers, keyboards, and mice,
or for bootable USB devices, which may not function properly if attached
to the front connectors.
13 IEEE 1394
connector
Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video
cameras.
Inside View of Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
opening the cover.