Connecting devices – Dell Precision 330 User Manual

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B a c k - Pa n e l C o n n e c t o r s a n d I n d i c a t o r s

NOTE:

See "

Back-Panel Indicators

" for a description of indicator codes and

operations.

Connecting Devices

When you connect external devices to your computer's back panel, follow
these guidelines:

Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific

installation and configuration instructions.

For example, you must connect most devices to a particular

input/output (I/O) port or connector to operate properly. Also, external

devices like a printer usually require you to load device drivers before

they will work.

When connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse or keyboard,

ensure that you connect to one of the Port 1 USB connectors.

Always attach external devices while your computer is turned off. Then

turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless

the documentation for the device specifies otherwise.

Port 2 USB connectors (2)

Port 1 USB connectors (2)

serial port 2 connector

serial port 1 connector

parallel port connector

line-in jack

line-out/speaker jack

microphone jack

PS/2 mouse connector
PS/2 keyboard connector

NIC connector

diagnostic indicators

video connector

network link
integrity indicator

network activity
indicator

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