Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Connector Description
Ethernet connector
Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet
cable.
Microphone connector
Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if
you use speech-recognition software.
Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a
9-pin serial port.
USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a
USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB
devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional
USB devices.
VGA monitor connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector.
Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 76 shows the locations of the various components in your
computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 79.
Figure 3. Component locations
1
Heat sink and fan assembly
5
PCI card (installed in some models)
2
Memory modules (2)
6
PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
3
Front bezel
7
System board
4
Hard disk drive
8
Power supply assembly
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