Connecting a standalone I/O connectivity base to the Engage 
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1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 19).
2. Connect the USB Type-C power cable to the USB Type-C port on the underside of the stand’s column and 
to the USB Type-C power port on the I/O connectivity base.
3. Connect the I/O connectivity base’s power supply to the I/O connectivity base and a grounded AC outlet.
Conguring the I/O connectivity base’s powered serial ports
The serial ports can be congured as standard (non-powered) serial ports or powered serial ports. Some 
devices use a powered serial port. If the serial port is congured as a powered port, devices that support a 
powered serial interface do not require an external power source.
IMPORTANT: The system must be powered o before connecting or disconnecting serial port devices.
NOTE: The I/O connectivity base ships with all serial ports congured in standard non-powered serial mode 
(0 volts) by default.
There are three voltage settings for each serial port.
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0 volts
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5 volts
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12 volts
To change the voltage settings for a powered serial port:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 19).
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