3|INTRODUCING YOUR SMART BOARD 480 INT ERACTIVE WHITEBOARD
Computer requirements
To successfully power your interactive whiteboard and run SMART Product Drivers,
your computer must meet certain minimum requirements. For your interactive
whiteboard’s computer requirements, see the SMART Board 480 interactive
whiteboard specifications (smarttech.com/kb/154638).
Accessories and replaceable parts
For a full list of items that you can order for your SMART Board 480 interactive
whiteboard, go to smarttech.com/accessories.
Contact your authorized SMART reseller to order accessories and standard
replaceable parts for your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard.
Installation tips
For the installation instructions for your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard, see
its textless installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/154700).

Extending your USB cable

The USB cable included with your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard is within
the limit defined by the USB standard for maximum length. Your interactive whiteboard
has a built-in 1.5 m (5’) USB cable and a 3 m (9’ 10") USB cable is also included.
IMPORTANT
The combined USB cables connected from your interactive whiteboard to your
computer should not exceed 5 m (16’).
However, if this cable isn’t long enough to reach from your computer to your
interactive whiteboard, you can use a bus-powered hub, such as the SMART Active
USB Extension Cable (Part No. USB-XT) to extend your USB connection.

Avoiding electromagnetic interference (EMI)

You can take some precautions to prevent EMI to your interactive whiteboard:
• Don’t route USB cables parallel to power cables.
• Cross USB cables over power cables at a 90º angle to reduce the risk of
interference on the USB cables.
• Don’t route USB cables close to common sources of EMI, such as electric motors
or fluorescent lighting ballasts.