Dell Dimension 5100 - Manual (Page 6)

Back View of the Computer
NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the computer is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to
clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer.
1 voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers) See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more information.
2 power connector Insert the power cable.
3 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector.
4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
1 link integrity light l Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
l Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
l Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
2 network adapter
connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or
your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back
panel of your computer. A click 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.
3 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.
4 surround connector Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
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 (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.
7 micro-phone/side
surround connector Use the pink and silver 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.