Dell Precision Workstation 690 User Manual

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1 parallelconnectorConnect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. Ifyou have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if thecomputer detects an installed card containing a parallel connectorconfigured to the same address. For more information, see SystemSetup Options.2 line-out/headphoneconnectorUse the green line-out connector to attach headphones and mostspeakers with integrated amplifiers.On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.3 mouseconnectorPlug a standard PS/2 mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn offthe computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse tothe computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operatingsystem, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on your harddrive.4 USB 2.0connectors (3)It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devicesthat you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, orbootable USB devices.Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remainconnected, such as printers and keyboards.5 link integritylightl Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps networkand the computer.l Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbpsnetwork and the computer.l Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer.l Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to thenetwork.6 networkadapterconnectorTo attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect oneend of a network cable to either a network jack or your network orbroadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to thenetwork adapter connector on your computer. A click indicates that thenetwork cable has been securely attached.NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.On computers with an additional network connector card, use theconnectors on the card and on the back of the computer when settingup multiple network connections (such as a separate intra- andextranet).It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors foryour network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the networkspeed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.7 networkactivity lightFlashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receivingnetwork data. A high volume of network traffic may make this lightappear to be in a steady "on" state.8 USB 2.0connectors (2)It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devicesthat you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, orbootable USB devices.Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remainconnected, such as printers and keyboards.9 IEEE 1394connectorUse the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digitalvideo cameras and external storage devices.10 keyboardconnectorIf you have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboardconnector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.11 line-inconnectorUse the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device suchas a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.12 serialconnectorConnect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. Ifnecessary, the address for this port can be modified through systemsetup (see System Setup).