T H E B E G I N N I N G
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THE BEGINNING. . .
You should read this chapter even if you do not read any other. It
provides important basic information to help you in using your
computer. It is the minimum you need to know in order to start
work straight away.
Note particularly the information given in the section
‘Energy Saving Features’.
Connections
Individual details of the rear port connections are shown in the
appendix B ‘
System Motherboard’
, but an overall view is given here.
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Mains in socket
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Power out to monitor
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Optional case lock
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System security loop
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Rear audio panel *a
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Keyboard port
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PS/2 mouse port
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Serial port (COM1)
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Serial port (COM2)
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Parallel/printer port
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Monitor connection
*a If fitted. See chapter ‘
Multimedia
’ for details on connections.
The optional Security case-lock (3), can help prevent unauthorised removal
of the cover, while the security loop, (4) above, can be used for an alarmed
loop cable or a padlocking mechanism. This will help deter theft of the
system, or removal of its cover if the case-lock, (3), is not fitted.
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