Microcomputer SetupIntroductionOwner’smanualsPowerrequirementsSurgeprotectorsYou may or may not have a computer in your work space. However, yourunderstanding how to setup a computer system will help you initiallyintegrate a computer system into your work space and troubleshoot simplecomputer problems.Owner/user manuals explain all about the hardware and how to install andconfigure it. Become familiar with the documentation that comes with yourcomputer system and the peripherals. Spend time learning all you can aboutthe hardware and software. Start setting up the computer system bythoroughly studying the installation instructions.Most microcomputers have a range of 100 to 130 volts or 200 to 230 voltsalternating current. On the back panel of the system unit, there is a voltageor line select switch. Make sure your computer and all supporting devicesare set to the appropriate line voltage supplied to the electrical outlets in yourwork space.A surge protector is a power strip that prevents abnormally high-powerfluctuations from damaging the computer. A high-voltage surge can overloadand burn up internal components. Most surge protectors can accommodatemultiple electrical plugs. First, plug the system unit and supporting devicesinto the surge protector and then plug the protector into the electrical outlet.This allows you to turn all of your equipment ON or OFF with one switch.Before you make any type of connection, be sure the ON/OFF switch on thesurge protector is OFF and remove the plug from the wall socket.Figure 3-14 shows a surge protector.Figure 3-14. —A surgeprotector.Continued on next page3-28
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