Dell DIMENSION 5100 User Manual page 58

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link integrity light
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network adapter
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connector
network activity light
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surround connector
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line-in connector
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line-out connector
micro-phone/side
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surround connector
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Removing and Installing Parts
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• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the
computer.
• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the
computer.
• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
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.
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.
Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
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.
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.
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.
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