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)

You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).

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

Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female)

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

A ready-to-use serial port is provided 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 Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings.

Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1

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