IBM NetVista N2200w, Reference Manual

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Monitor specifications
A basic VGA-class monitor that meets the Video Electronics Standards Association
(VESA) standards of refresh rate and resolution can function with your NetVista
thin client. Your NetVista thin client can support VESA Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS) and VESA Display Data Channel (DDC2B).
Refer to “Appendix F. Monitor specifications” on page 73 for a list of resolutions
and refresh rates that your NetVista thin client can support. Your monitor may not
support all resolutions and refresh rates.
Power consumption
The normal power consumption for your NetVista thin client, while running
applications, is approximately 14 watts. You may see power consumption of up to
18 watts in some applications or configurations. For more information, contact an
IBM account representative.
Power reduction occurs when you use your NetVista thin client with a VESA
DPMS Standard monitor.
Upgrading hardware features
You can perform the following hardware procedures:
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Connect USB devices
If you plan to use peripheral USB devices with your NetVista thin client, refer to
the documentation for your peripheral USB devices for information.
Note: You may get a popup window after plugging in a USB device prompting
you with the message:
Enter the name of the driver for this USB
If you get this message, then the USB device is not supported.
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Upgrade your memory
Your NetVista thin client has one random access memory (RAM) slot that
accepts Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMMs). Your NetVista thin client includes 32 MB of
permanent RAM on the system board, and supports memory expansions of up
to 288 MB by using 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB DIMMs.
“Appendix C. Upgrading memory” on page 65 provides information on how to
upgrade your systems memory. Refer to “Ordering replacement parts” on
page 59 for detailed memory specifications and orderable NetVista thin client
parts.
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