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For example, most devices must be connected to a particular I/O port or connector to operate properly. Also, external devices such as a
mouse or printer usually require you to load software files called device drivers into memory before they will work. These device drivers help
the system recognize an external device and direct its operation. Device drivers of this type are normally included with your operating system
software.
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Always attach external devices while your system is turned off. Then turn on any external devices before turning on the system unless the
documentation for the device specifies otherwise. (If the system does not seem to recognize the device, try turning on the system before
turning on the device.)
Figure 3. Back Panel Features
For information about enabling, disabling, or configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "
Using the System Setup Program
" or "
Using the Resource
Configuration Utility
." For detailed descriptions and illustrations of each port and connector on the I/O panel, see "
I/O Ports and Connectors
."
Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the System
A keylock behind the door on the front bezel prevents unauthorized access to the hot-pluggable hard-disk drives (see
the back of the unit prevents the top cover from being removed.
The PowerEdge 6400 system also includes a system intrusion switch that signals appropriate server management software if the top cover is
opened.
Getting Help
If at any time you do not understand a procedure described in this guide, or if your system does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number
of tools to help you. For more information on these help tools, see "Getting Help" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
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1 Mouse connector
2 Keyboard connector
3 Power supplies (3)
4 Hot-plug PCI indicators (7)
5 Expansion slots (7)
6 Video connector
7 Serial port 2
8 Parallel port connector
9 Serial port 1
10 NIC connector
11 USB connectors (2)
12 External SCSI connectors (2 [optional])