6. Serial Port and Header (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2)

One serial port can be used for pointing devices, printers or other serial devices. An onboard header supports a serial bracket. To enable these ports, see Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for the settings.

COM1

Serial Ports (9-pin Male)

COM2

PIN 1

P4S8X

P4S8X Serial COM2 Bracket

7. Audio Connectors (Three 1/8” AUDIO) (optional)

The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The Line In (light blue) connects a tape players or other audio sources. The Mic (pink) connects a microphone.

NOTE! The functions of the audio connectors Line Out, Line In, and Mic change when the 6-channel audio feature is enabled. Refer to Chapter

5. SOFTWARE SETUP.

In

Out

Mic

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