Workstation Setup

Computer Cables

1. Red Circles   : DisplayPort Cables - These are the most commonly used cable to hook up a monitor.

2. Blue Circles  : USB Connection - The connection used for most computer peripherals (Mouse, Keyboard, Webcam, Printer).

3. Green Circle : Ethernet (RJ45) - Internet connection. This typically comes from the "PC" port on the back of the VOIP phones.

4. White Circle : 3-pin Power - Most workstation setups have one of these for the computer and one for each monitor.
   
   
   

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Desktop Setup

1. Red Squares: DisplayPort Cables -

2. Blue Circles : USB Ports - There are 6 USB ports on the back of this computer, and 4 in the front. It doesn't matter which USB port you use.

3. Green Circle : Ethernet (RJ45) - Internet connection.

4. White Circle : 3-pin Power - Plug into powerbar.

5. Orange Square : 'Audio Out' is green. 'Microphone In' is pink.
   
   
   

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   Example of completed setup :

   
   
   

Laptop Dock - Flat style

1. Green Square : Headset Jack - Single plug for audio out and microphone in.

2. Yellow Square : Lenovo Power. Large brick with yellow square plug.

3. Red Square : 2x DisplayPort.

4. Blue Square : USB Ports (Yellow is always on, Blue is USB 3.0, small round plug is USB-C).

5. Green Square : Ethernet (RJ45).
   
   
   

Laptop Setup - USB-C

1. Orange Square : USB-C. Laptop connects to this port using a USB-C cable.

2. Yellow Square : Lenovo Power. Large brick with yellow square plug.

3. Red Square : 2x DisplayPort 1x HDMI.

4. Blue Square : USB Ports.

5. Green Square : Ethernet (RJ45) - Should be connected to the 'PC' port on the back of your VOIP phone.

6. Blue Square :  USB Ports dedicated to mouse and keyboard.
   
   
   

Monitor Setup

Rotate the monitor to make plugging-in easier.

1. Blue Square : Needs to be connected if you want to use the USB ports built into the monitor.

2. Yellow Square : VGA - Older standard, not often used.

3. Green Square : HDMI - The PC in this picture doesn't have an HDMI input. Have to use DisplayPort.

4. Red Square : DisplayPort - Can be plugged into either of two ports available on the PC.

5. White Square : Power
   
   

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