INSTALLATION .III (Connectors)

III.INSTALLATION

3.Parallel Printer Connector (PRINTER, 26-1 pin block)

This connector supports the included parallel port ribbon cable with mounting bracket. Connect the ribbon cable to this connection and mount the bracket to the case on an open slot. A PS/2 mouse connector is included for the USB/IR/ Mouse onboard connector if the optional USB/MIR connector is not used. You can make available the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the Onboard Parallel Port in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFTWARE. (Pin 26 is re- moved 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

Pin 1

TIP: You may also remove the bracket connectors and mount them directly to the case to save expansion slot space.

Parallel (Printer) Connector

4.Serial Port Connectors (COM1/COM2, two 10-1 pin blocks)

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 parallel port and choose the IRQ through the Onboard Serial Port in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFT- WARE. (Pin 10 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 10 plugged).

COM 1

For these connectors to be available, you

 

 

must connect the included Serial cable set

 

 

from COM1 (using the 9-Pin male) & COM2

 

 

 

Pin 1

(using the 25-Pin male) to a free expansion

COM 2

slot opening.

 

 

 

TIP: You may also remove the bracket

Pin 1

connectors and mount them directly to the

 

 

case to save expansion slot space.

Onboard Serial Port Connectors

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