Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 5 - Manual (Page 74)

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Removing and Installing Parts
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5 DVI connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer. If
your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer.
6 VGA connector If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer.
If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer.
7 security cable slot Use a security cable with the slot to help secure your computer.
8 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.
9 optional modem
connector If you have a modem, connect a telephone cable to the modem connector (optional).
NOTE:
For optimum performance, install a modem card only in PCI slot 2, 3, or 4.
NOTE:
Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
10 sound card connectors • Line-in connector — Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback
device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
• Microphone connector — Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal
computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
• Line-out connector — Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and
most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
• Surround sound connector — Use the black surround connector to attach
multichannel-capable speakers.
• Center/Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) connector — Use the yellow center/LFE
connector to attach your subwoofer.
11 power connector Insert the power cable.
12 IEEE 1394 connector Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.
13 keyboard connector If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a
USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.
14 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any
attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse,
plug it into a USB connector.
15 USB 2.0 connectors (5) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as
printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect
occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.
16 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI cards (three slots) and PCI Express cards
(one x16 slot, one x4 slot, and one x1 slot).
17 power supply fans For optimal cooling, two power supply fans are provided. Do not block the vents.
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