7
Explanation of Components
Number
Name
Explanation
(1) Optical
drive
This computer features either a built-in DVD Super
Multi drive or a built-in DVD-ROM drive. The type of
drive varies by model.
(2)
Power switch (
)
This is used to turn the computer on/off or change
the power state.
(3)
USB port (
)
This port can be used to connect to USB devices.
This USB port supports both USB 2.0 and USB
1.1. In order to take advantage of USB 2.0 transfer
speeds, it is necessary to be connected to a USB
2.0 enabled device.
(4) USB
port
(supports
USB 3.0) (
)
This port can be used to connect to USB devices.
This USB port supports USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and
USB 1.1. In order to take advantage of USB 3.0
transfer speeds, it is necessary to be connected to
a USB 3.0 enabled device.
(5)
Mic terminal (mini jack)
(
) (
)
A terminal used to connect microphones and input
audio signals.
(6) PS/2
keyboard
port
(
)
A port used to connect a PS/2 (MiniDIN 6-Pin)
keyboard.
(7)
Analog RGB port (
)
A port used to connect an analog interface display.
(8)
LAN port (
)
A port used to connect a LAN cable.
• Communication speed LED
- Lights orange when connecting to a 1000
Mbps network.
- Lights green when connecting to a 100 Mbps
network.
- Does not light when connecting to a 10 Mbps
network.
• Network communication/Connection LED
(ACT/LINK)
Flashes when data is being read from or written
to the network.
Also lights when receiving link pulses from a hub
or switch. However, the data may not necessarily
be being read from or written to this computer.
Communication speed LED
Network communication/
Connection LED (ACT/LINK)
LAN port
(9)
Air vent
These holes are designed to allow internal heat to
escape.
Please be careful not to leave the air vent blocked.
(10)
Chassis lock
A security cable (sold separately) can be attached
to this slot.
(11)
AC power input jack
A jack used to supply power to the machine.
Connects to the supplied power cord.
(12)
PS/2 mouse port (
)
A port used to connect a PS/2 (MiniDIN 6-Pin)
mouse.
(13)
Serial port (
)
This is used to connect to devices that have a
serial port.
(14)
Power LED (
)
It indicates the power status. This indicator
continues to light when the power is on, and it
flashes in the Sleep mode.
(15)
Drive activity LED ( )
This indicator lights up when accessing the hard
disk or the optical drive.
Do not press the power switch when the Drive activity
LED is lit. It may cause damage to the hard disk.
(16)
Stand
This keeps the computer stable.
(17)
Line input terminal (mini
jack) (
)
A terminal used to input audio signals from audio
devices.
(18)
Setscrews
Fixes the computer side cover.
(19)
Cable stopper
Prevents the keyboard cable from pulling out or
protects devices connected using cables against
theft. The cable stopper can be found in the
included accessory case.
(20)
DisplayPort connector
(
)
The computer can be connected to a display that
has a DVI-D interface, using the DisplayPort to
DVI-D adapter.
The operation is only checked at this port when
the display is connected via the DisplayPort to
DVI-D adapter.
(21)
PCI slot
A slot used to attach a PCI board.
Helps to enhance and extend the machine's
functions.
(22)
PCI Express x1 slot
A slot used to attach a PCI Express x1 board.
Helps to enhance and extend the machine's
functions.
(23)
Headphone jack
(
)
The port to connect a stereo headphone that has a
mini plug. Do not plug in/unplug the headphone to/
from the jack when you are using the headphone.
Number
Name
Explanation