Main Unit - Commodore Amiga A1200 User Manual

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Main Unit
devices such as air conditioners, fans and vacuum cleaners can
cause damage to your computer data and/or to the computer
itself.
• Look at your system and match the features and connectors
with the illustrations in this chapter. Use the illustrations to
help you identify the lights, switches, connectors and disk drive.
• Use the instructions to connect the monitor, mouse, and any
optional peripherals to the system unit. All connectors are
shaped so they fit only one way. Don't try to force a cable into a
connector.
• Never connect or disconnect any equipment when the system
power is on!
• If you have a problem, always check the instructions before
proceeding, especially the illustrations. Remember, you can
cause damage by not following instructions.
Main Unit
The main unit case contains the basic components that run your
computer. The system motherboard, disk drives, and optional
expansion module are located in the main unit. Most other parts of
your computer system connect to the main unit by cables.
The top panel, illustrated in Figure 1-1, identifies system features
such as the keyboard and disk drive activity lights.
The right side panel, illustrated in Figure 1-2, shows the floppy
drive slot and disk eject button.
The left side panel, illustrated in Figure 1-3, shows the PCMCIA
card slot.
The bottom panel, illustrated in Figure 1-4, shows the location of
the CPU expansion slot door.
The rear panel, illustrated in Figure 1-5, shows you where the other
parts of your system (for example, the monitor and mouse) plug into
the main unit.