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4 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device. 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. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. 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. 5 VGA video connector If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer. 6 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI cards (two slots) and a x1 PCI Express card. NOTE: Although your computer has 4 card slot openings, it supports a maximum of 3 cards; the bottom slot cannot be used. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 57. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. NOTICE: Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it is resting. 2 Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3 Pull back the cover release latch located on the top panel. 62 Removing and Installing Parts

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Removing and Installing Parts
Removing the Computer Cover
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before removing the cover.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page57.
NOTICE:
Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk
top space.
NOTICE:
Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the
computer or the surface on which it is resting.
2
Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
3
Pull back the cover release latch located on the top panel.
4
network adapter connector
To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a
network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device.
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.
NOTE:
Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.
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.
5
VGA video connector
If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the
computer.
6
card slots
Access connectors for any installed PCI cards (two slots) and a x1 PCI Express
card.
NOTE:
Although your computer has 4 card slot openings, it supports a maximum of 3
cards; the bottom slot cannot be used.