Dell OptiPlex 210L, Quick Reference Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
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Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors
4 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector.
5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.
6 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
1 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 your online
User’s Guide .
2 link integrity light • Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the
computer.
• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
3 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
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 adapter 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.
4 network activity light This light flashes yellow 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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