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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
NOTE: Some back panel connectors may
not be available on your computer. For
details, see “Specifications” on page 52.
VGA video connector —
Connects to the display.
On computers with a video card,
use the connector on the card.
HDMI video connector —
Connects to the display.
On computers with a video card,
use the connector on the card.
USB 2.0 connectors (4) —
Connects to USB devices, such
as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.
Network connector and light —
Connects your computer to a
network or broadband device.
The network activity light
flashes when the computer is
transmitting or receiving data.
A high volume of network traffic
may make this light appear to be
in a steady “on” state.
Side L/R surround connector
(silver) — Connects to surround
sound speakers.
Rear L/R surround connector
(black) — Connects to
multichannel-capable sound
speakers.
Center/subwoofer connector
(orange) — Connects to a
subwoofer.
Microphone connector (pink) —
Connects to a microphone for
voice or audio input into a sound
or telephony program.