Optional Nic; Floor Stand; Figure 1-12. Nic Connector On I/O Panel - Dell OptiPlex Gn Service Manual

Dell OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ Systems Service Manual
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Optional NIC

The Dell OptiPlex Gn+ computers have a built-in integrated 10/100-Mbps
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3Com PCI 3C905 Ethernet NIC subsystem. The NIC provides all the func-
tions of a separate 3Com 3C905 network expansion card and supports the
100BASE-TX Ethernet standards. Category 5 wiring and connections must be
used.
The standard integrated 3Com 3C905 NIC does not support the Wakeup On
LAN feature. Wakeup On LAN capability is provided by an optional expansion
card with a +5 VFP cable that connects to the P1 connector on the riser board.
The NIC subsystem connects to the Ethernet network through an RJ45 connec-
tor on the back panel of the computer.
activity
link integrity
indicator
indicator
low-profile and
midsize computers

Figure 1-12. NIC Connector on I/O Panel

The NIC (RJ45) connector and NIC interface circuitry are mounted on the sys-
tem board and have the following indicators:
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A yellow activity indicator flashes when the computer is transmitting or
receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this
indicator appear to be in a steady "on" state.
•
A green link integrity indicator lights up when a good connection exists
between the network and the NIC. When the green indicator is off, the com-
puter is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
Chapter 4, "Using Integrated Devices," in the Reference and Installation Guide
provides instructions for connecting the computer to, and configuring it for, use
on an Ethernet network.

Floor Stand

The low-profile and midsize computers can be used in a vertical orientation
using an available floor stand. The floor stand is attached to the left side of the
low-profile or midsize computer. The floor stand is permanently attached to the
bottom of the mini tower computer.
NIC connector
mini tower
computer
link integrity
indicator
activity
indicator
NIC connector