CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
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Important
Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration.
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| PS/2 keyboard port |
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| Monitor (VGA) port |
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| IEEE 1394/FireWire™ port |
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| S/PDIF jack (optional) |
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Wireless network antenna (optional) |
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Voltage switch |
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Power connector |
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