System Overview 1-11
Mouse
The system ships with a Microsoft IntelliMouse PS/2-compatible mouse or a
Logitech PS/2-compatible mouse as standard equipme nt . T he mouse has two
buttons and a cursor control wheel. The mouse has a self-cleaning mechanism
that prevents a buildup of dust or lint around the mouse ball and tracking
mechanism.
The six-pin mouse cable connector plugs into the back of the system. Mouse
specifications are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”
AGP Board
All systems come with a graphics accelerator board preinstalled in the AGP slot.
The board provides an integrated, advanced MPEG (Motion Picture Experts
Group), 3D and 2D graphics and video accelerator for exceptional graphics and
superior quality full-screen, full-motion video.
Included on the board is a standard VGA output connector for connecting a
VGA-compatible monitor.
Graphics modes are given in Section 2, “System Configuration.” Graphics board
specifications are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”
CD-ROM Drive
All systems come with a 32X or 40X CD-ROM drive. The drive features up to
32-speed or 40-speed technology, affording faster data transfer and smoother
animation and video. The CD-ROM drive comes with an Enhanced IDE (EIDE)
interface. The drive is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs™,
CD-I, FMV, and CD Plus, as well as standard CDs. The CD-ROM drive can
also play audio CDs (for systems with so u nd capab ilities).
A three-connector IDE cable connects the IDE drive to the secondary IDE/PCI
channel on the system board. The drive is connected as the master device on the
secondary channel. An optional second device can be added to the secondary
channel using the free connector on the three-connector cable.
CD-ROM jumper settings are included in Section 2, “System Configuration.”
Specifications for the CD-ROM drive are given in Section 9, “System
Specifications.”
Speakers
Some systems come with a high-quality 10-watt stereo speaker set, an AC
adapter, and connecting cables. One speaker has a power on/off/volume control.
Volume can also be controlled by the Windows sound software. The speaker set
connects to the speaker line out jack on the back of the system.
Speaker specifications are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”