Fujitsu Siemens Computers X103 SFF Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial port

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Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial port

External devices can be connected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem).

►Connect the data cable to the external device.

►Depending on the device, connect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial port .

For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the corresponding port, please see the external device documentation.

i	Port settings
	You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.

Device drivers

The devices connected to the parallel or serial port require drivers. Your operating system already includes many drivers. If the required drive is missing, install it. Current drivers are usually available on the Internet or will be supplied on a data carrier.

Connecting external devices to the USB ports

You can connect a wide range of external devices to the USB port (e.g. printer, scanner, modem or keyboard).

i	USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices
	while your operating system is running.

Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.

►Connect the data cable to the external device.

►Connect the data cable to a USB port .

i	Device drivers
i	The devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their own, as the
	required software is already included in the operating system. However, if the USB device
	requires its own software, please install it from the data carrier provided with the USB
	device.

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Contents Edition X103 SFF Are there Page Published by Operating Manual Edition X103 SFFPage Contents Contents Notational conventions Your Edition X103 SFFPage Cleaning the device Safety notesImportant notes Transporting the deviceEnergy saving, disposal and recycling CE markingCE marking for devices without radio component Preparing for use Steps for initial setupUnpacking and checking the delivery External devicesSetting up the device Vertical operating position Horizontal operating position with rubber feet Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboardConnecting the monitor Connecting the mouseConnecting a keyboard Initial switch-on Software will be installed Connecting the device to the mains voltageSwitching on monitor and device Connecting external devicesInstalling the software Connecting cablesPorts provided by the device Disconnecting cablesConnecting external devices to the USB ports Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial portPort settings Device driversPage Switching the device on Switching off the deviceOperation Drive indicator, e.g. DVD Indicators provided by the deviceFloppy disk indicator Hard disk indicatorKeyboard ON/OFF switch optionalImportant keys and key combinations Enter keyMenu key Warm bootShift key Alt Gr e.g. German keyboardWorking with floppy disks Settings in Bios SetupPage Installing new software Troubleshooting and tipsMains voltage supply is faulty Internal power supply overloadedScreen stays blank Device cannot be switched off with the ON/OFF switchFloppy disk cannot be read or written No mouse pointer displayed on the screenWrong monitor has been set under Window XP Wrong RAM modules have been insertedRestoring the hard disk contents Error messages on the screenTime and/or date is not correct TipsInformation about boards System expansionsOpening and closing the casing Opening the casingClosing the casing Assembling and dismantling low-profile units Installing a boardRemoving the holding plate Removing a boardRemoving the drive cage Inserting and removing the drive cageRemoving the cross-piece Removing the front panelInstalling the drive cage Disconnecting cables Removing the drive cageAttaching the drive cage System expansions Installing and removing drives Installing the cross-pieceIDE drives and serial ATA drives Installing and removing the hard disk Removing and installing accessible drivesSystem expansions Extensions to the mainboard Replacing lithium batteryMaking changes on mainboard Upgrading main memoryFollowing changes Page Dimensions Technical dataWeight Electrical dataPage Index CableData Index Scsi