Dell DCSM Personal Computer User Manual


 
26 Mini Tower Computer
Inside Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing
the computer cover.
NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables
from the system board.
6 line-in connector Use the 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.
7 USB 2.0 connectors (5) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as
printers and keyboards.
8 video connector Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.
NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by
a cap. Do not remove the cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics
card.
NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable
that came with your computer.
9 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default
designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2.
For more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 258.