3.HARDWARE SETUP

3)Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.

USB 1

SETUP H/W .3

Connectors

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2

4)Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PRINTER)

The parallel connector is used for a single parallel device such as a printer or a portable drive. See Parallel Port in 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration for set- tings.

NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.

Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female)

5)Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin COM1)

One serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. See Serial Port A or B in 4.4.1 I/O Device Configura- tion for settings.

Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1

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