Chapter
2.
Cabling
and
starting
the
computer
This
chapter
provides
information
about
cabling,
starting
the
computer,
and
completing
the
operating
system
setup
procedure.
Cabling
the
computer
If
the
computer
cables
and
connector
panel
have
color-coded
connections,
match
the
color
of
the
cable
end
with
the
color
of
the
connector.
For
example,
match
a
blue
cable
end
with
a
blue
panel
connector,
a
red
cable
end
with
a
red
connector,
and
so
on.
Attention:
To
prevent
damage
to
equipment,
connect
the
power
cord
last.
The
following
illustration
shows
the
input/output
(I/O)
connectors
on
the
rear
of
the
computer.
Power cord
IEEE 1394
(FireWire)
Line out
Line in
Serial
Parallel
Mouse
Keyboard
USBs
Ethernet
Video
Depending
on
the
video
adapter
that
is
installed
in
the
computer
and
the
monitor
you
want
to
use,
you
might
have
to
use
special
video
cables
that
convert
signals
or
provide
an
additional
connection
point
for
dual-monitor
capability.
See
the
User’s
Guide
on
the
IBM
IntelliStation
Documentation
CD
and
the
documentation
that
comes
with
the
monitor
for
additional
information.
Turning
on
the
computer
When
the
computer
is
connected
to
an
ac
power
source
but
is
not
turned
on,
the
operating
system
does
not
run,
and
all
core
logic
is
shut
down;
however,
the
computer
can
respond
to
requests,
such
as
a
remote
request
to
turn
on
the
computer.
The
power-on
LED
flashes
to
indicate
that
the
computer
is
connected
to
an
ac
power
source
but
is
not
turned
on.
©
Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2005
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