Connecting A Standalone I/O Connectivity Base To The Hp Engage Go Convertible System; Configuring The I/O Connectivity Base's Powered Serial Ports - HP Engage Go Convertible System Hardware Reference Manual

Connecting a standalone I/O connectivity base to the HP Engage
Go Convertible System
Turn off the mobility system properly through the operating system, and turn off any external devices.
1.
Disconnect the power cords from the mobility system and I/O connectivity base.
2.
IMPORTANT:
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord and wait
approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain to avoid damage to the internal components.
Connect the USB Type-C power cable to the USB Type-C port on the underside of the dock's column and
3.
to the USB Type-C power port on the I/O connectivity base.
Connect the I/O connectivity base's power supply to the I/O connectivity base and a grounded AC outlet.
4.
See Connecting an AC adapter to power on page

Configuring the I/O connectivity base's powered serial ports

The serial ports can be configured as standard (non-powered) serial ports or powered serial ports. Some
devices use a powered serial port. If the serial port is configured as a powered port, devices that support a
powered serial interface do not require an external power source.
IMPORTANT:
The I/O connectivity base ships with all serial ports configured in standard non-powered serial mode
NOTE:
(0 volts) by default.
There are three voltage settings for each serial port.
0 volts
●
5 volts
●
12 volts
●
To change the voltage settings for a powered serial port:
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
The system must be powered off before connecting or disconnecting serial port devices.
6.