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network adapter
connector
To attach your computer to a network or modem, connect one end of a network cable
to either a network jack or your network device. Connect the other end of the network
cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click
indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.
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.
8
video connector
Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.
9
optional sound card
connector
If you purchased the optional sound card, plug your sound equipment (speakers,
microphone, and so on) into the appropriate sound card connectors.
10 card slots (3)
Access connectors for any installed PCI cards.
11 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.
12 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.)
13 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.)
14 center/LFE connector
Use the yellow center/Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) connector (available on computers
with integrated sound) to attach your subwoofer.
(On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.)
15 keyboard connector
If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have
a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.
16 serial connector
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
network jack
modem jack
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