Installing an External PS/2® Option
The DockMate allows you to attach any of the following to
the 6-pin PS/2 connectors on the system:
❏external keyboard (side port recommended)
❏external PS/2 mouse (rear port recommended)
❏external numeric keypad (rear or side port)
To install the external PS/2 option, connect a round PS/2
connector cable to the 6-pin circular connector on the rear
or side of the system.
Serial Port Connections
Your DockMate is equipped with a 9-pin serial port with
16550 UART that can be attached to any external serial
device such as:
❏external modem
❏serial printer
❏any device that uses an RS-232 interface
When using the Serial Port connection on the DockMate,
the Serial Port connector on the notebook is disabled.
cCaution: Never connect a parallel device to a serial
port, or a serial device to a parallel port or video port;
this may cause damage to the DockMate. If you are
uncertain as to what type connector the external
device has, refer to the technical manual for the
external device.
DockMate Hardware Installation
2-6 DockMate Installation