Inside your computer, System board components – Dell OptiPlex GX280 User Manual

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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."

Inside Your Computer

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in

the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening

the cover.

NOTICE:

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

the system board.

1 CD/DVD drive

5 system board

2 floppy drive

6 heat sink shroud assembly

3 power supply

7 hard drive

4 chassis intrusion switch

System Board Components

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