Lenovo ThinkStation D30, User Manual

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Connector Description
DVI connector
Used to attach a Digital Video Interface cable for connection to a monitor. Also
supports connection to a VGA monitor with an optional DVI-to-VGA adapter.
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.
Mini DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices
that use a Mini DisplayPort connector. The Mini DisplayPort connector is a
miniaturized version of a DisplayPort connector.
PS/2 keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector.
PS/2 mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2
mouse connector.
Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a
9-pin serial connector.
USB 2.0 connector / USB 3.0
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 2.0
devices or more than two USB 3.0 devices, you can purchase a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 11 shows the locations of the various components in your
computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 38.
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