2: Key Features & Components

Serial Ports:

Default configuration – External port is COM1 Onboard port is COM2 Installing an IR port requires disabling COM2.

Serial (COM) Ports

Function: Connecting Serial devices.

The external serial port has a 9-pin connector. It can operate at speeds up to 115,200bps. You can configure the port speed via the computer’s Operating System. Do not connect or disconnect a serial cable when the system is turned on.

More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals section of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information on adjusting port settings.

COM1 Serial Port

VGA Port:

The VGA port is for the onboard display controller.

User’s Manual

VGA Port

Function: Connecting a display monitor.

This external display port uses a 15-pin VGA connector. The connector is for the onboard display graphics con- troller. Do not connect or disconnect a display cable when the system is turned on.

More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals section of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for more information.

15-pin VGA Port

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