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Connecting USB devices, Safely Remove Hardware - drivers

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics „ Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port (or eSATA/USB combo port) on your computer. Model Z370 Z470, Z570 Number of USB port 2 3 Number of eSATA/USB combo port 1 1 The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device's manufacturer before connecting the device. Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting. Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized. 21

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics
21
Connecting USB devices
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug
(Type A) into the USB port (or eSATA/USB combo port) on your computer.
The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your
computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the
driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without
performing any additional steps.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has
finished transferring data by that device. Click the
Safely Remove Hardware
icon in the notification area of
Windows to remove the device before
disconnecting.
Model
Number of USB port
Number of eSATA/USB
combo port
Z370
2
1
Z470, Z570
3
1
Note:
Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the
driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver
before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer
before connecting the device.
Note:
If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before
connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.