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Quick Start: Connections

A touchmonitor requires three basic connections.

Power Connection

This provides power for the monitor and touchscreen. There are two basic types: an AC cord and a DC power supply. Some monitors have one or the other, some monitors have both.

If both are provided, choose only one.

AC Power Cord	DC Power Supply

Video Connection

This provides the "picture" on the display. There are two basic types: VGA or DVI. Some monitors have one or the other, some monitors have both.

If both are provided, choose only one.

VGA	DVI

NOTE: The blue VGA connector has three rows of pins; it is a video connector, not a serial connector.

Touch Connection

This provides a connection for the touch part of the monitor. There are two basic types: USB and serial. Some monitors have one or the other, some monitors have both.

If both are provided, choose only one.

USB	Serial

If both cables are connected, the touch function will not work!

NOTE: The blue-green serial connector looks similar to the blue VGA connector, but it has only 2 rows of pins

Speaker Connection (Optional)

This provides a connection for computer audio to be played through the monitor speakers. Some touchmonitors do not include speakers.

Speaker