Inside your computer – Dell OptiPlex GX620 User Manual

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Inside Your Computer

 

 

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-in
connector

Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as
a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

6

line-out
connector

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most
speakers with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

7

microphone
connector

Use the pink microphone connector to attach 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.

8

USB 2.0
connectors
(6)

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

9

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.

10 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.

1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 5 card slots

2 power supply

6 heat sink assembly

3 chassis intrusion switch

7 front I/O panel

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