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Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components
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(PC cards, memory modules) by touching a grounded metal object,
such as the system unit unpainted metal chassis.
If possible, use antistatic devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats.
Always hold a PC card or memory module by its edges. Avoid
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touching the contacts and components on the memory module.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable
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can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before
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you connect the cable.
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at
power-on.
When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector or
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strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
USB Devices
The two USB ports on the back of the system unit allow you to connect
up to 127 USB devices. These devices include scanners, printers, digital
cameras, CD-ROM drives, modems, keyboards, mouse, speakers,
telephones, game devices, and more.
Note
USB drivers are constantly being developed and updated for
compatibility and improved performance. Be sure to check that you have
the latest driver for the USB device you are adding, particularly if you are
using Windows 2000 or Windows NT.
You can add multiple USB devices in several ways:
add two devices, one to each USB port on the rear of your system
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add multiple devices to each port by "daisy-chaining" each device to
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the next device
add multiple devices to each port through an optional multiple-port
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hub(s).
Adding Expansion Devices 5-3
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