Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870 | Release 11/02 |
Panel PC 670/870 – Windows NT 4.0 with USB Stack
The operating system manufacturer does not support USB in the case of Windows NT 4.0. In order to use the integrated mouse and the membrane keyboard with operating system Windows NT 4.0, the Panel PC 670/870 has been extended by the introduction of USB driver software. This extension makes the internal keyboard and mouse operational.
Only the following devices have been approved for connection to USB interfaces on the front and USB interfaces on the computer unit and interfaces on the rear side of the decentralized operating unit:
•external USB keyboards with integrated Hub complying to USB specification 1.1,
•external USB keyboards without USB hub,
•standard USB mouse (without special, additional functionality, such as scrolling wheel).
Notice
In order to be able to use the additional functions provided by the USB driver, the menu item USB Legacy Support must be set to Disabled in the BIOS.
Note
In the case of Windows NT, the second USB interface is not supported (refer to Figure
Panel PC 670/870 – Windows 2000
The Panel PC 670/870, in centralized design, is equipped with a front side USB interface and two more on the rear side integrated in the operating unit. In its decentralized design, the Panel PC 870 is also equipped with a rear side USB interface in the decentralized operating unit.
The USB interface is a flexible and easy way to use standard USB peripheral components.
In this way, for example, an external
Notice
When installing a USB device for the first time, please note that the device driver required must be available during installation if it is necessary for operation.
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