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You can connect various external devices, such as a mouse and printer, to the I/O ports and connectors on the computer's back panel. The system BIOS detects the presence of external devices when you boot or reboot your system. When connecting external devices to your computer, follow these guidelines: Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. For example, most devices must be connected to a particular I/O port or connector to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to load software files called device drivers into memory before they will work. These software drivers help the computer recognize an external device and direct its operation. Device drivers of this type are normally included with your operating system software. Always attach external devices while your computer is turned off. Then turn on any external devices before turning on the computer unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise. (If the computer does not seem to recognize the device, try turning on the computer before turning on the device.) For information about enabling, disabling, or configuring I/O ports and connectors, see Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," or Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." For detailed descriptions and illustrations of each port and connector on the I/O panel, see "I/O Ports and Connectors" in Appendix B. A keylock on the front bezel prevents unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. The computer covers cannot be removed with the bezel locked. The PowerEdge 2300 systems also include a system intrusion switch that signals appropriate server management software if the computer bezel is opened. If at any time you don't understand a procedure described in this guide, or if your system does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to help you. For more information on these help tools, see Chapter 11, "Getting Help," in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide

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Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User’s Guide
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You can connect various external devices, such as a mouse and printer, to the I/O
ports and connectors on the computer’s back panel. The system BIOS detects the
presence of external devices when you boot or reboot your system. When connecting
external devices to your computer, follow these guidelines:
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Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation
and configuration instructions.
For example, most devices must be connected to a particular I/O port or connec-
tor to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually
require you to load software files called
device drivers
into memory before they will
work. These software drivers help the computer recognize an external device and direct
its operation. Device drivers of this type are normally included with your operating sys-
tem software.
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Always attach external devices
while your computer is turned off
. Then turn on any
external devices
before
turning on the computer unless the documentation for the
device specifies otherwise. (If the computer does not seem to recognize the device, try
turning on the computer before turning on the device.)
For information about enabling, disabling, or configuring I/O ports and connectors, see
Chapter 4, “Using the System Setup Program,” or Chapter 5, “Using the Resource
Configuration Utility.” For detailed descriptions and illustrations of each port and con-
nector on the I/O panel, see “I/O Ports and Connectors” in Appendix B.
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A keylock on the front bezel prevents unauthorized access to the inside of the com-
puter. The computer covers cannot be removed with the bezel locked.
The PowerEdge 2300 systems also include a system intrusion switch that signals
appropriate server management software if the computer bezel is opened.
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If at any time you don’t understand a procedure described in this guide, or if your sys-
tem does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to help you. For
more information on these help tools, see Chapter 11, “Getting Help,” in your
Installa-
tion and Troubleshooting Guide
.