Hardware: Connecting A Computer Mr. Hess Intro to Technology LPS College Park

Don’t be afraid. It’s easier than it looks.

Getting Power to the PC Goes in the wall Goes in your computer

Power Cord

Let there be light! Be sure I’m facing the right way. VS.

Monitor

Communicating to the PC PS/2 USB Keyboard

PS/2 Keyboard USB Keyboard

There’s a mouse on my desk! PS/2 USB Mouse I heard you had a mouse problem.

PS/2 Mouse USB

Jack me into the internet! RJ45=Network Cable RJ11=Phone/Modem

RJ45=Network Cable

VGA: Monitor PS/2: Mouse & Keyboard USB: flash drive, mouse, keyboard, printer RJ45: internet cable, network cable Firewire: video cameras, hard drives Sound Card: pink=microphone; green=speakers/headphones

VGA: Monitor

PS/2: Mouse & Keyboard

USB: flash drive, mouse, keyboard, printer

RJ45: internet cable, network cable

Firewire: video cameras, hard drives

Sound Card: pink=microphone; green=speakers/headphones

Keyboard Mouse Speakers or Headphones Microphone USB Network Cable Printer

Zip ties are a great way to organize cables.

Helpful Tips: If something’s wrong, check the cables first. Always be sure the cable is going into the plug the right way. Don’t force it! Never plug in or unplug the computer while it is turned on. Always turn off the computer when connecting wires. Don’t forget to check that plugs are plugged in on the other side as well. (The wall, the monitor, the internet jack, etc.)

If something’s wrong, check the cables first.

Always be sure the cable is going into the plug the right way. Don’t force it!

Never plug in or unplug the computer while it is turned on. Always turn off the computer when connecting wires.

Don’t forget to check that plugs are plugged in on the other side as well. (The wall, the monitor, the internet jack, etc.)