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Connecting devices – Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

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Connecting Devices

When you connect external devices to your computer's back panel, follow
these guidelines:

Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific

installation and configuration instructions.
For example, you must connect most devices to a particular

input/output (I/O) connector to operate properly. Also, external

devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to load device

drivers into computer memory before they will work.

Always attach external devices while your computer is turned off. Then

turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless

the documentation for the device specifies otherwise. (If the computer

does not seem to recognize the device, try turning on the device before

turning on the computer.)

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parallel connector

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serial connector (2)

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keyboard connector

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diagnostic lights

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mouse connector

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USB connectors (2)

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link integrity light

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audio line-out connector

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network adapter

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audio line-in connector

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activity light

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microphone connector

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serial connector (1)

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