Inside your computer – Dell OptiPlex 745 User Manual

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Inside Your Computer

 

 

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 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.

4 network activity

light

Flashes a yellow light 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.

5 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.

6 line-

in/microphone
connector

Use the blue and pink line-in/microphone connector (available on
computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device
such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR; or 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.

7 USB 2.0

connectors (6)

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain
connected, such as printers and keyboards.

8 video connector Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue

connector.

 

NOTE:

If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will

be covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the
graphics card. Do not remove the cap.

 

NOTE:

If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors,

use the y-cable that came with your computer.

9 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.

The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for
serial connector 2.

For more information, see

System Setup Options

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CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.

NOTICE:

Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

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