Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Plug the mouse in next to the keyboard, as shown in Figure A-4.
Figure A-4:
Inserting the
USB mouse.
Connecting a Display
The Raspberry Pi can be connected by HDMI or composite video directly. With the use of an
adapter you can connect it by DVI or VGA. You should use HDMI or DVI whenever possible
because they give a better picture.
Look at the sockets on your display to determine how to connect your Raspberry Pi.
Connecting via HDMI
If your display has an HDMI input, as shown in Figure A-5, then connect your Pi with a
HDMI-HDMI cable. This is the only type of video connection that can also be used to carry
audio from the Pi to your display. The HDMI socket on the Pi is at the bottom as shown in
Figure A-5.
Connecting via DVI
If your display has a DVI input as shown in Figure A-6, you will need an adapter. HDMI and
DVI have very similar electrical signals, so adapters are
passive
- that is, they don't contain
any electronics, just two sockets with wires in between. You can buy cables with an HDMI
and DVI connector or adapters as shown in Figure A-6 for less than £5.
