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SIMATIC Rack PC IL 40, Getting Started
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Connecting a PS/2 Mouse
You can connect an external PS/2 mouse or another external pointing device to an
additional PS/2-compatible mouse connector.
1. Separate the PC from the mains.
2. Plug the cable of the PS/2 mouse or another external pointing device into the
mouse connector "PS/2 mouse".
3. Reconnect the PC to the mains.
Connecting a Serial Mouse
You can connect a serial mouse to the serial port. To operate a serial mouse, the
appropriate mouse driver must be initialized and assigned parameters. You will find
the information you need to do this in the description for your mouse or in the
description for the operating system.
1. Separate the PC from the mains.
2. Plug the serial mouse into the "Serial" port.
3. Secure the connector with the screws.
4. Reconnect the PC to the mains.
Connecting a USB Mouse
You can find out how to connect a USB mouse in Connecting USB devices.
Connecting Monitors
You connect external multisynchronous monitors using the standard VGA
connector on the right-hand panel side of the unit. We recommend that you use a
Siemens monitor.
You must switch the PC off before connecting the monitor cable.
1. Separate the PC from the mains and switch the monitor off.
2. Insert the monitor lead in the VGA socket.
3. Screw down the plug.
4. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor.
5. Reconnect the PC to the mains and switch the monitor on.
Caution
If you want to set higher clock frequencies and resolutions, first make sure that the
monitor you are using is suitable for a higher clock frequency and resolution.
If the clock frequency is too high, this can cause damage to the monitor.
