Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
The following figure shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors
on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your
computer.
Figure 2. Rear connector locations
1
Power cord connector
3
PS/2 mouse connector (in some models)
5
VGA-out connector
7
Serial connector (in some models)
9
Brightness-down control
11
Security-cable slot
Connector
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Power cord connector
10
ThinkCentre M83z User Guide
Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if
you use speech-recognition software.
Used to attach the power cord to your computer for power supply.
2
PS/2 keyboard connector (in some models)
4
Ethernet connector
6
USB 2.0 connectors 3, 4, 5, and 6
8
Power button
10
Brightness-up control
12
Optical drive (in some models)
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