Dell XPS 420 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21
5 link integrity
light
Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps
network and the computer.
Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps
network and the computer.
Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps
(1-Gbps) network and the computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection
to the network.
6 network adapter
connector
NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network
adapter connector.
Use the network adapter connector to attach your computer
to a network or broadband device. Connect one end of a
network cable to either a network jack or your network or
broadband device, and then connect the other end of the
network cable to the network adapter connector on your
computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been
securely attached.
On computers with an additional network connector card,
use the connectors on the card and on the back of the
computer when setting up multiple network connections
(such as a separate intra- and extranet).
NOTE: 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.
7 network activity
light
Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or
receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may
make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
8 surround sound
connector
Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach
multichannel-capable speakers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
9 line-in
connector
Use the (blue) 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.
10 line-
out/headphone
connector
Use the (green) line-out connector to attach headphones
and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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