Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Older PS/2 keyboards will not work. You'll have to buy (or borrow) a USB keyboard, but they're
not expensive.
Plug the mouse in next to the keyboard, as shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4:
Inserting the
USB mouse.
Connecting a Display
he 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 1-5, then connect your Pi with an HDMI-
HDMI cable. his is the only type of video connection that can also be used to carry audio from
the Pi to your display. he HDMI socket on the Pi is at the bottom as shown in Figure 1-5.
