Product Description

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Rear Panel Components (Continued)

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

5

Composite video jack

Connects an optional composite video

 

 

device.

 

 

 

6

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips

Connects an optional compatible

 

Digital Interface) digital

audio/video receiver through a digital

 

audio jack

coaxial cable (purchased separately).

 

 

 

7

External monitor port

Connects an optional external VGA

 

 

monitor or projector.

 

 

 

8

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects an Ethernet cable from the

 

 

expansion base to an RJ-45 wall jack.

 

 

 

9

Hard drive power

Connects the power cord for the optional

 

connector

internal hard drive.

 

 

 

10

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the

 

 

expansion base.

 

 

The security cable is designed to

 

 

act as a deterrent, but it may not

 

 

prevent the expansion base from

 

 

being mishandled or stolen.

 

 

 

11

Hard drive carrier screw

Secures the hard drive carrier for the

 

 

optional internal hard drive.

 

 

 

12

Expansion cable

Connects the expansion base to a

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

13

Connection indicator

On: The computer is connected correctly.

 

light

 

*There are 2 additional USB ports on the right side of the expansion base.

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HP XB3000 manual Rear Panel Components

XB3000 specifications

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