HOW TO CONNECT A COMPUTER

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HOW TO CONNECT A COMPUTER
Procedures:
·        Stand the system unit casing and place the monitor on top of a table/desk, connect the monitor to the system unit using the monitor cable. Then connect the power cable of the system unit and monitor to the power source.
·        Connect the keyboard to the system unit with the keyboard cable.

·        Connect the mouse to the system unit with the mouse cable.
Remember equally that the system unit ports are of different functions such as serial port, PS2 port and even the USB port. Choose the appropriate port for each connection.
·        Load the operating system like the window 98, or window XP depending on the user’s choice. This loading is applicable to new systems or when the old system/computer is being reformatted. This operating system will enable the program to run.
·        The mains wire of the system unit is switched to the ON position and the computer starts booting. Remember that any other peripheral could be connected to the computer through the system unit.
            A port is a socket at the back of a system unit casing which enables the connection of mouse, printer, modem etc. This allows instructions and data to flow between the computer and the introduced device.
           A monitor port connects a monitor. A keyboard port connects a keyboard. A USB (universal serial Bus) is a type of port that helps to connect multiple devices using only one port. For example, you can connect a modem, scanner, flash disk to a single USB port.

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