Dell OptiPlex 320 User Manual page 78

1 parallel Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If
connector you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.
NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the
computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector
configured to the same address. For more information, see
Options.
2 link integrity Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network
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light and the computer.
Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network
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and the computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the
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network.
3 network To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one
adapter end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or
connector 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 adapter 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.
4 network This light flashes yellow when the computer is transmitting or receiving
activity light network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light
appear to be in a steady "on" state.
5 line-in Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as
connector a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
6 line-out Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most
connector speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
7 microphone Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer
connector 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.
8 USB 2.0 Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected,
connectors such as printers and keyboards.
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9 video Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.
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.
10 serial Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
connector The default designation is COM1 for serial connector 1.
For more information, see
Inside Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
System Setup
System Setup Options.