External Connections and Upgrades

The following drawing shows the Touchcomputer External connector panel. This panel of connectors is used by the user to make external connections to the Touchcomputer. No external connections, other than power, are needed for the Touchcomputer to operate.

External Connections

Using these external connections, the following capabilities can be provided to the Touchcomputer by the user:

Wireless Network Capabilities

Wireless network capabilities can be provided via a wireless card added to the PCMCIA slot.

CD/DVD Drives

CD/DVD drives can be added using the external USB inputs.

Wired Network Connections

Wired network connections including internet can be made using the Ethernet input.

Hard Drive for CE Version

A hard drive for the CE version of the Touchcomputer can be added using the USB inputs or HD can be added internally.

Mouse

A mouse can be added using the mouse port.

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StarTech.com ESY1525L manual External Connections and Upgrades

ESY1525L specifications

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