The floppy-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy disk from the drive.
2
hard-drive light
The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a devicesuch as your CD player is operating.
3
power button
Press this button to turn on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the
computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown.
4
power light
The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:
No light — The computer is in the off state.
Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.
Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state.
To exit from a power-saving state, press the power button or click or move the mouse.
See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.
5
front-panel door
Open the door to use the front-panel connectors.
6
service tag
The tag is used to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.
It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.
3
AGP card slot
Access connectors for any installed AGP card.
4
PCI card slots (4)
Access connectors for any installed PCI cards.
1
parallel connector
Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If 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 "System Setup."
2
keyboard connector
If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.
3
mouse connector
Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.
If your computer is running Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive.
4
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. Also indicates a 1 GB (or 1000 Mbps) connection.
Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
5
network adapter
Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub and then press the other end of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.
The use of Category 5 wiring and connectors is recommended for our customers' networks.
6
network activity light
The yellow light flashes 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.
7
line-in connector
Use the blue line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the line-in connector on the card.
8
microphone connector
Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, use the microphone connector on the card.
9
line-out connector
Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the line-out connector on the card.
10
USB 2.0 connectors (6)
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.
11
diagnostic lights (4)
Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights."
12
serial connectors (2)
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.
