18 About Your System
Figure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Connecting External Devices
When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
• Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers
must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are
normally included with your operating system software or with the device
itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific
installation and configuration instructions.
• Always attach external devices while your system is turned off. Next, turn
on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the
documentation for the device specifies otherwise).
1 video connector 2 serial connector
3 USB connectors (2) 4 integrated NIC connector NIC2
5 integrated NIC connector NIC1 6 remote access controller (optional)
7 expansion-card slots (7) 8 integrated NIC connector NIC3
9 integrated NIC connector NIC4 10 power supply 2
11 system status indicator 12 system identification button
13 power supply 1
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