ALLATION INST .III

Connectors

III.INSTALLATION

3.Parallel Port Connector (25-pin Female)

You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through “Onboard Parallel Port” in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE.

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

Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female)

4.Serial Port COM1 (9-pin Male) and COM2 Connectors (10-1 pin Male) The two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. COM1 is ready for use while COM2 requires a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. For setting these ports up, see “Onboard Serial Port” in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE.

Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1

Pin 1

To Serial Connector

 

P5A-VM Serial COM 2 Connector

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