Compaq 8000 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Getting Started 2–11
A Look at the Computer
Rear Panel Components - 8000 Series
1 Power Cord Connector Connects the computer’s power cord.
2 Voltage Select Switch
(available on select
models)
Selects 230 volts (for some areas of Asia, Africa,
Australia, and Europe) or 115 volts (for North America,
South America, and Japan). This switch may be factory
set to 230 volts. Before plugging the power cord into an
electrical outlet be sure the switch is set to your
regional requirement.
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Failure to set the switch to the correct regional voltage
requirement may damage your internal components.
3 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Connects a PS/2-compatible keyboard.
4 PS/2 Mouse Connector Connects a PS/2-compatible mouse or other pointing
device.
5 Serial Port Connects a serial peripheral device, such as a scanner.
6 Audio Line-Out Connector Connects stereo speakers.
7 Audio Line-In Connector Connects audio devices.
8 Microphone Connector Connects a microphone.
9 USB (Universal Serial
Bus) Ports
Connects USB devices, such as a USB keyboard,
mouse, or pointing device.
: Modem Port Connects a modem cable. A modem cable is included
with your computer.
; Parallel Port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer.
< Second Serial Port Connects a serial peripheral device.
= Network Interface Card
(NIC) Connector
Connects to an Ethernet network cable. A network
cable is not included with your computer.
> VGA Connector Connects the monitor to the computer.
? Telephone Extension (not
available in all countries)
Connects a telephone cable to the computer.
Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.