@Xi Computer Corporation MTower, User Manual

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Chapter 2, Getting Started
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To attach the speakers to the sound card:
1.
Locate the speaker connector on the back of the system unit and plug the
pointed end of the system speaker cable into the connector.
2.
Next, plug the cord already attached to the left speaker into the hole at the other
end of the system speaker cable. Make sure the color mark for the hole matches
the color of the left speaker cable end.
3.
Now connect the cord already attached to the right speaker into the other hole
in the end of the system speaker cable. Again make sure the color mark for the
hole matches the color of the right speaker cable end.
To attach a joystick to the system, plug the loose end of the device’s cable into the
trapezoid–shaped slot in the left portion of the sound card.
Connecting the Power Cord
To connect the power cord for your computer’s system unit:
1.
Plug the non-pronged end of the power cord into the power connector on the
back of the system unit. Refer to
Figure 2-1 on page 11 or Figure 2-2 on page
12 .
2.
Connect the pronged end to a grounded 3-pronged AC outlet, power strip,
surge protector, or uninterruptible power supply.
Connecting a Modem
A modem lets you connect your computer to the Internet, World Wide Web, or
another computer at a remote location using a telephone line or network
connection. Once connected, your computer can send information to or receive
information from the Internet, Web, or remote computer.
If you ordered an internal modem with your computer, the modem is installed in
one of the computer’s expansion slots (see
Figure 2-1 on page 11 or Figure 2-2 on
page 12 ). Note that your modem might reside in a slot other than the one shown in
these figures. If you ordered an external modem, the modem is included as a
separate item with your computer.
The number of connectors on a modem varies; however, most modems have both
of the following connectors:
• LINE — Attach this connector to a telephone line using a modular telephone
cord. Most modems provide a modular telephone cord for making this