Fujitsu Siemens Computers X103 SFF Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial port

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Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial port

External devices can be connected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem).

►Connect the data cable to the external device.

►Depending on the device, connect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial port .

For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the corresponding port, please see the external device documentation.

i	Port settings
	You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.

Device drivers

The devices connected to the parallel or serial port require drivers. Your operating system already includes many drivers. If the required drive is missing, install it. Current drivers are usually available on the Internet or will be supplied on a data carrier.

Connecting external devices to the USB ports

You can connect a wide range of external devices to the USB port (e.g. printer, scanner, modem or keyboard).

i	USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices
	while your operating system is running.

Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.

►Connect the data cable to the external device.

►Connect the data cable to a USB port .

i	Device drivers
	The devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their own, as the
	required software is already included in the operating system. However, if the USB device
	requires its own software, please install it from the data carrier provided with the USB
	device.

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