Dell Inspiron 5000 User Guide - Page 5

The port replicator integrates your computer quickly and easily into a desktop environment. The advanced port replicator (APR) also includes an integrated network interface controller (NIC) to enable you to connect the computer to a network. Use the instructions in this document to attach external devices to the port replicator and to connect your computer to the port replicator. NOTE: If you received a basic input/output system (BIOS) upgrade diskette with your port replicator, use the diskette to upgrade the BIOS on your computer before attaching the computer to the port replicator. For instructions, see the document that came with the BIOS upgrade diskette. The input/output (I/O) connectors on the back of the port replicator duplicate the primary connectors on the back and side of your computer. Table 1-1 shows the icons for each of the connectors on the back of the port replicator and indicates the type of external device(s) that can be attached to each connector. The AC adapter that came with the port replicator connects to the AC adapter connector. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. support.dell.com Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-1