HP Armada 7000 Installation And Operation Manual
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RMADASTATION
Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers
Installation and Operations Guide
First Edition April 1998
Part Number 203118-001
Compaq Computer Corporation
C
ONTENTS
preface
U
SING THIS GUIDE
chapter 1
G
ETTING STARTED
Contents of the Packing Box............................................................1-1
Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot.....................................1-2
Installation Requirements.................................................................1-3
Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor...........1-4
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse .........................................1-5
Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord..............................1-6
Docking the Computer.................................................................1-8
Turning On the System................................................................1-9
Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor...............1-10
Installing the Monitor on a Monitor Support Cover .................1-11
Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor.......................1-12
Completing the Setup.................................................................1-13
chapter 2
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I
DENTIFYING COMPONENTS
Left Side Component .......................................................................2-1
Front and Top Components..............................................................2-2
Right Side Components....................................................................2-4
Rear Panel Components...................................................................2-6
Regional Differences........................................................................2-7
Contents v
chapter 3
G
ETTING CONNECTED
Connecting an External Device....................................................... 3-1
Selecting a Connector..................................................................3-1
Connecting an External Device to the System............................3-2
Using an External Device in the System......................................... 3-3
Audio Equipment ........................................................................ 3-3
External Keyboard.......................................................................3-5
External Monitor or Overhead Projector.....................................3-5
Joystick or MIDI Device............................................................. 3-5
USB Equipment...........................................................................3-6
Connecting a Modem.......................................................................3-6
Connecting an RJ-11 Jack...........................................................3-8
Connecting a 25-Pin Connector ..................................................3-8
Establishing an Infrared Link ..........................................................3-9
Linking with the Infrared Port................................................... 3-10
Linking with an Optional External Infrared Transceiver.......... 3-11
Connecting to an Ethernet Network ..............................................3-12
Connecting a Network Cable ....................................................3-13
Installing Network Drivers........................................................3-14
chapter 4
D
OCKING AND UNDOCKING
Preparing to Dock the Computer.....................................................4-1
When the Computer Is Running Windows 95............................ 4-1
When the Computer Is Not Running Windows 95..................... 4-2
Docking the Computer.....................................................................4-3
Managing System Power................................................................. 4-4
Turning On the System................................................................ 4-4
Using the Power Switch.............................................................. 4-4
Using the Suspend Button........................................................... 4-5
Undocking the Computer................................................................. 4-6
Automatic Undocking of the Computer......................................4-6
Manual Undocking of the Computer........................................... 4-8
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chapter 5
S
ECURING THE SYSTEM
Managing System Security ..............................................................5-1
Locking Components with the Keylock ..........................................5-2
Locking and Unlocking the Keylock...........................................5-3
Replacing a Missing Key.............................................................5-4
Attaching an Optional Cable Lock...................................................5-5
chapter 6
C
HARGING BATTERY PACKS
Charging a Battery Pack...................................................................6-1
Inserting a Battery Pack into a MultiBay.........................................6-2
Removing a Battery Pack from a MultiBay.....................................6-2
chapter 7
U
SING REMOVABLE DRIVES
Customizing the Device Bays..........................................................7-1
Caring for Removable Drives ..........................................................7-2
Adding Drives to the System ...........................................................7-3
Selecting Supported Drives .........................................................7-3
Combining Drives........................................................................7-4
Using Drive Adapters.......................................................................7-5
Selecting a Drive Adapter............................................................7-5
Obtaining a Drive Adapter...........................................................7-6
Using a Drive Adapter.................................................................7-7
Inserting a Drive or Drive Assembly into a MultiBay...................7-14
Removing a Drive or Drive Assembly from a MultiBay...............7-15
chapter 8
I
NSERTING AND REMOVING
Adding a PC Card to the System .....................................................8-1
Selecting a PC Card Slot..................................................................8-2
Inserting a PC Card..........................................................................8-2
Removing a PC Card........................................................................8-4
chapter 9
I
NSTALLING AND REMOVING AN EXPANSION BOARD
Installing an Expansion Board.........................................................9-1
Removing an Expansion Board........................................................9-9
PC C
ARDS
Contents vii
chapter 10
I
NSTALLING AND REMOVING A HALF-HEIGHT BAY DEVICE
Installing a Half-Height Bay Device .............................................10-1
Removing a Half-Height Bay Device..........................................10-16
chapter 11
S
ETTING UP A TOWER SYSTEM
Preparing to Convert a Desktop System to a Tower System ........11-2
Inserting the Desktop Expansion Base
into an Optional Tower Stand........................................................11-3
Docking the Computer in a Tower System ...................................11-4
Adjusting the Width of an Optional Tower Stand.................... 11-6
Completing the Setup.....................................................................11-9
chapter 12
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Quick Solutions Checklist .............................................................12-2
Solving Audio Problems................................................................12-3
Solving Battery Pack Charging Problems.....................................12-4
Solving Docking and Undocking Problems..................................12-5
Solving Expansion Board Problems.............................................. 12-6
Solving External Device Installation Problems............................. 12-7
Solving External Keyboard Problems ...........................................12-8
Solving External Monitor Problems.............................................. 12-9
Solving External Pointing Device Problems...............................12-11
Solving Infrared Problems...........................................................12-13
Solving Modem Problems ...........................................................12-15
Solving PC Card Problems..........................................................12-18
Solving Printer Problems.............................................................12-19
Solving Removable Drive Problems ...........................................12-20
Solving USB Problems................................................................12-22
appendix A
C
OMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT
appendix B
R
EGULATORY NOTICES
..............................................................................B-1
appendix C
E
LECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
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.................................................................. A-1
......................................................................C-1
appendix D
S
PECIFICATIONS
......................................................................................D-1
appendix E
C
ONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
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.......................................................................................................I-1
NDEX
................................................................. E-1
Contents ix
preface
U
SING THIS GUIDE
Some or all of the following format conventions are used in this
guide to distinguish elements of text:
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keyboard, for example,
Keys that you should press at the same time are represented by
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the key names and the plus (+) symbol, for example,
Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Ctrl, Backspace, Tab.
Commands are presented in lowercase, bold type as shown
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here:
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that you should select in succession, for example, click the
Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl Panel.
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key, you are directed to “type” the information.
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1
GETTING STARTED
Contents of the Packing Box
Before you begin, make sure you have removed everything f rom
the box. In addition to the Quick Se tup poste r and documentation
about the desktop e xpansion base, the box contains:
Contents of the Packing B ox
Desktop expansion base
2
Expansion base power cord
3-to-2-prong plug adapter
3
(Japan only)
Packing Box Contents
4
Two expansion base keys
(shipped inside PC Card slot)
5
Monitor support cover (optional on
some models)
Getting Start ed 1-1
Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot
To remove the two desktop expansion base keys from the PC Card
slot, follow these steps:
1. Open the PC Card door 1 by swinging it upwa rd from
the bottom.
2. Slide the PC Card security post 2 toward the rear of the
expansion base.
3. Rem ove the key carrier 3 and keys from the PC Card slot.
4. Close the P C Card door.
Removing the Keys from t he P C Card Slot
1-2 Getting Started
Installation Requirements
The desktop expa nsi on base can be used with any of the Compaq
Armada 7000 Families of Personal Computers.
The expansion ba se and the comput er can be set up as a desktop
or tower system.
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A desktop system must include an external keyboard and
mouse. For quick set up instructions, refer in this chapter to
❏ “Setting U p a Desktop System Without an External
Monitor”
or
❏ “Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor”
NOTE: A monitor support cover is included wi th some
ArmadaStation models. To add a monitor support cover to
your system as an optional accessory, re fer to “Worldwide
Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A t o contact your nearest
Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
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A tower system requires an optional tower stand. For
quick setup instr uctions, refer to Chapter 11, “Setting Up a
Tower System.”
Getting Start ed 1-3
Setting Up a Desktop System
Without an External Monitor
Desktop System without an E xt ernal M oni tor
1-4 Getting Started
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
To connect the keyboard and mouse to the desktop expansion
base, follow these steps:
1. Place the expansion base on a flat surface near an
electrical outlet.
2. Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse
connectors 1.
3. If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, connect it to the
remaining keyboard/mouse connec tor. If you have a serial
mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.
NOTE: If you are not cer tain whether you have a PS/2-compatible
or a serial mouse, refer to the documentation that came with
the mouse.
Identifying t he K e yboard/ M ouse Connectors and t he Serial Connector on the Desktop
Expansion Base
Getting Start ed 1-5
Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord
To connect the desktop expansion base to electrical power, foll ow
these steps:
1. Set the voltage select switch 1 to the voltage supplied by
your elect rical service provide r. When 115 VAC is selected 2,
the number 115 is visible on the red portion of the switch.
When 230 VAC is sel e cted 3, the number 230 is visible.
NOTE: To verify t he voltage of your elec trical supply, contact
your elect rical service provide r.
CAUTION: Ensure that the voltage select switch is in the correct
position (115 VAC or 230 VAC). Failure to do so will result in
damage to the equipment.
Setting the V ol tage Select Switch
1-6 Getting Started
2. Plug the power cord into the power connector 1 on the
expansion base, then into the electrical outlet 2.
NOTE: To plug the expansion ba se into an outlet i n Ja pan, you
you must first plug the power cord i nto the 3-to-2-prong plug
adapter included with the expansion base. Ensure that the
ground wire is connected to a safe earth ground, then plug the
3-to-2-prong plug adapter into the electrical outle t.
Plugging In the Desktop E xpansion Base
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock,
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fire, or damage to the equipment:
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Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding
plug is an important safety feature.
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Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all time s.
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Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
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Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them
so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not
pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical
outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
Getting Start ed 1-7
Docking the Computer
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury, keep fingers and
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hands away from the rear of the computer when docking.
CAUTION: Set up a new computer while it is undocked. Do not turn
a computer on for the first time while it is docked.
To dock the computer in the desktop expansion base , follow
these steps:
1. Turn off the c omputer, if it is on. If you are not sure whether
the comput er is off or in Hibe rnation, turn the computer on,
then shut it down.
NOTE: For information about docking the computer without
shutting it down, refer to “Pr eparing to Dock the Computer”
in Chapter 4.
2. Turn off, then disconnect any external equipment connected to
the computer. Disconnect cables to any installed PC Cards.
Disconnect the computer power cord.
3. Slide the computer into the expansion base along the left
alignme nt guide 1.
4. Push the com put er toward the rear of the expansion base until
the docking conne ctor on the computer 2 contacts the docking
connector on t he expansion base 3. This activates the
motorized docking mechanism, which pulls the computer into
a fully seated connection.
Docking the Computer in the Desktop Expansion Base
1-8 Getting Started
Turning On the System
To turn on power to the system (the desktop e xpansion base,
computer, and connected external devices)
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Slide the power switch on the computer.
or
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Slide the power switch 1 on the expansion base .
The power/suspend light 2 on the expansion base turns on when
the system is on.
Turning On the System
Getting Start ed 1-9
Setting Up a Desktop System
with an External Monitor
Desktop System with an Opt i onal E xt ernal M oni tor
1-10 Getting Started
Installing the Monitor on a Monitor Suppor t Cover
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or structural
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damage to the monitor support cover, do not place a monitor with an
unstable base or a monitor heavier than 55 pounds (25 kilograms)
on the support cover. Place the monitor on a work surface next to
the docking base.
To install a n opt ional external monitor on a monitor support
cover, follow these steps:
1. Ensure that the monitor power switch is turned off.
2. Place the expansion base on a flat surface near an
electrical outlet.
3. Place the monitor support cover on the desktop expansion
base. Ensure that the legs 1 of the monitor support c over fit
securely int o t he monitor support cover slot s 2.
4. Place the base of the monitor on the flat area toward the rear of
the monitor support cover.
Placing the Monit or Support Cover on the Desktop Expansion Base
Getting Start ed 1-11
Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
To connect the keyboard, mouse, a nd monitor to the desktop
expansion base, follow t he s e steps:
1. Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse
connectors 1 on the rear panel of the expansion base.
2. If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, connect it to the
remaining keyboard/mouse connec tor. If you have a serial
mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.
NOTE: If you are not certain whether you have a
PS/2-compatible or a serial mouse, refer to the documentation
that came with the mouse.
3. Ensure that the power switch on the external monitor is off.
4. Connect the external monitor cable to the external monitor
connector 3.
5. Plug the external monitor power cord into an electrical outlet.
Identifying t he K e yboard/ M ouse Connectors, Serial Connector, and External Monitor
Connector on the Desktop Expansion Base
1-12 Getting Started
Completing the Setup
To complete the setup of a desktop system with an external
monitor, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer, if it is on.
2. Close the computer, if it i s open.
3. Follow the procedures in the previous section, “Setting Up the
System Without an Externa l Monitor,” for
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First, “ Connecting the Expansion Base Powe r Cord.”
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Second, “Docking the Computer.”
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Third, “Turning On the System.”
4. Turn on the external monitor power switch.
Getting Start ed 1-13
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DENTIFYING COMPONENTS
Left Side Component
Left Side Component
Component Function
Audio bass port Enhances sound.
IMPORTANT:
base is an active component of the expansion base audio system. Do
not place foreign objects in this opening.
Left Side Component
The audio bass port molded into the desktop expansion
Identifying Components 2-1
Front and Top Components
Front and Top Components
Front and Top Components
Component Function
1
Monitor support cover
slots (2)
2
Alignment guides (2) Guide computer during docking.
Alignment tray Positions docked computer.
3
4
Stereo speakers (2) Produce high quality stereo sound.
Docking connector Connects to docking connector
5
Half-height bay Supports a standard half-height bay
6
Docking latch Helps secure computer in the
7
Position monitor support cover.
on computer.
device. Can be converted to a
second MultiBay or an
LTE 5000 MultiBay.
expansion base.
Continued
2-2 Identifying Components
Front and Top Components
Continued
Component Function
MultiBay Supports any MultiBay device that is
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supported by a computer MultiBay.
MultiBay device
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release latch
MultiBay light Turns on when
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Suspend button When system is off: Turns system on.
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Power/suspend light On: System is on.
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Releases a device from the MultiBay.
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A removable drive in the MultiBay
is being accessed.
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A battery pack in the MultiBay is
charging. (Turns off when the
battery pack is fully charged.)
When system is on: Initiates Suspend.
When system is in Suspend:
Exits Suspend.
Off: System is off.
Blinking: System is in Suspend.
Identifying Components 2-3
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
Component Function
Power/suspend light On: System is on.
1
Off: System is off.
Blinking: System is in Suspend.
Computer eject button Releases computer from the
2
expansion base.
Infrared port Links to another IrDA-compliant
3
device for wireless communication.
NOTE: This pass-through connector
functions only when an infraredequipped computer is docked.
Volume control Adjusts volume on
4
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Expansion base speakers.
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Optional external speakers,
headphone, or
headset connected to the
expansion base.
2-4 Identifying Components
Continued
Right Side Components
Continued
Component Function
5
Headphone jack Connects an optional stereo
headphone or headset.
6
Microphone jack Connects an optional single sound
channel (monaural) microphone.
7
Mute button Mutes volume on
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Expansion base speakers.
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Optional external speakers,
headphone, or
headset connected to the
expansion base.
8
Power switch When computer is docked, turns
system power on and off.
When computer is not docked, this
button is disabled.
9
Keylock When a computer is docked,
can secure
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The computer to the
expansion base.
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Removable drives and battery
packs in expansion base and
computer MultiBays.
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A battery pack in a computer
battery bay.
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PC Cards in the expansion base.
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Options that are installed in the
expansion base such as
expansion boards or a
100BaseTX Ethernet module.
:
Desktop expansion base
serial number
;
Expansion slot covers (2) Protect slots where optional
Expansion base
identification number.
expansion boards can be installed.
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PC Card door Protects PC Card slots (2).
Identifying Components 2-5
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Component Function
1
Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device
such as a parallel printer.
Keyboard/mouse
2
connectors (2)
Serial connector Connects an optional serial device
3
U-bolt Attaches an optional security cable to
4
USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.
5
RJ-45 jack Connects a 10BaseT Ethernet
6
Connect an optional PS/2-compatible
device such as a keyboard, mouse,
or keypad.
such as a serial mouse.
the expansion base. Accommodates
thicker cables than the security
cable slot.
NOTE: These USB pass-through
connectors function only when a
USB-equipped computer is docked.
network. Can be used with a
100BaseTX Ethernet network if an
optional 100BaseTX Ethernet Module
is installed in the expansion base.
Power connector Connects external AC power.
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2-6 Identifying Components
Continued
Rear Panel Components
Continued
Component Function
Voltage select switch Adjusts expansion base to
8
supplied voltage.
Fan Circulates air through the expansion
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base to cool internal components.
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
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the expansion base.
25-pin connector The availability and use of this pass-
;
through modem connector varies
regionally. Please refer to
“Regional Differences” at the end of
this chapter.
RJ-11 jack The availability and use of this pass-
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through modem connector varies
regionally. Please refer to
“Regional Differences” at the end of
this chapter.
MIDI/game connector Connects an optional joystick or
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MIDI device.
External infrared transceiver
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connector
Stereo line-in jack Connects an optional tape recorder,
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Stereo line-out jack Connects optional external speakers.
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Rear panel release latch Releases the rear panel of the
A
External monitor connector Connects an optional external
B
Regional Differences
The desktop expansion base connectors used for modem pass-
through vary by region.
Connects an optional External
Infrared Transceiver.
NOTE: This pass-through connector
functions only when an infraredequipped computer is docked.
tuner, or CD player.
expansion base, allowing access to
the manual release latch and to
internal components.
monitor or overhead projector.
An expansion base purchased for use in North America, Latin
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America, Japan, or Hong Kong has an RJ-11 connector.
An expansion base purchased for use in Europe or Asia Pacific
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(except Japan or Hong Kong) has a 25-pin connector.
Identifying Components 2-7
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ETTING CONNECTED
Connecting an External Device
Selecting a Connector
If the device documentation directs to you connect the device to a
connector on the computer, you can connect the device to the
connector with the same name on the desktop expansion base.
For example, if your printer, keyboard, mouse, numeric keypad,
external monitor, or overhead projector documentation instructs
you to connect the device to a parallel, PS/2, serial, or external
monitor connector on your computer, you can connect the device
to the parallel 1, keyboard/mouse (PS/2) 2, serial 3, or external
monitor connector 4 on the expansion base.
Identifying Connectors
Getting Connected 3-1
Connecting an External Device to the System
To connect an external device to the system, follow these steps:
1. If the computer is docked turn it off.
2. If the external device is on, turn it off, then disconnect it from
external power.
3. If the external device is connected to the computer,
disconnect it.
4. Connect the external device cable to a connector on the
expansion base.
5. If applicable, plug the power cord of the external device into
an electrical outlet.
6. If applicable, turn on the power switch of the external device.
7. Turn on the system with the computer power switch or the
expansion base power switch.
3-2 Getting Connected
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