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Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Figure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 13 12 11 10 9 87 6 5 1 center PCI riser (slot 1) 4 power supplies (2) 7 system status indicator connector 10 USB connectors (2) 13 remote access controller (optional) 2 left PCI riser (slot 2) 5 system identification button 8 NIC2 connector 3 left PCI riser (slot 3) 6 system status indicator 9 NIC1 connector 11 video connector 12 serial connector Connecting External Devices When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: • Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external devices while your system and the device are turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise). For information about individual connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on page 135. For information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37. About Your System 17

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About Your System
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
Figure 1-3.
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Connecting External Devices
When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
•
Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the
device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or
with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation
and configuration instructions.
•
Always attach external devices while your system and the device are turned off. Next, turn on any
external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies
otherwise).
For information about individual connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on page 135. For information
about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program"
on page 37.
1
center PCI riser (slot 1)
2
left PCI riser (slot 2)
3
left PCI riser (slot 3)
4
power supplies (2)
5
system identification button
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system status indicator
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system status indicator
connector
8
NIC2 connector
9
NIC1 connector
10
USB connectors (2)
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video connector
12
serial connector
13
remote access controller
(optional)
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