SETUP H/W .3

Connectors

3.HARDWARE SETUP

3)Parallel Printer Connector (26-1 pin PARALLEL)

This connector supports the included parallel and PS/2 mouse connector set. Connect the parallel ribbon cable to this connector and mount the bracket to the case on an open slot. A PS/2 mouse connector is included if the optional USB/ MIR connector is not used. You can make available the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).

(Pin 26 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 26 plugged).

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

Connect the Red

stripe to Pin 1

Parallel Connector

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PS/2 Mouse Connector

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Pin 1

ME-99B Parallel Connector

4)Serial Port Headers (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)

These connectors support the provided serial port ribbon cables with mounting bracket. Connect the ribbon cables to these connectors and mount the bracket to the case on an open slot. You can make available the serial port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Serial Port 1/2 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration. (Pin 10 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 10 plugged).

COM 1

COM 2

Pin 1

Pin 1

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ME-99B Serial Port Headers

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