Acorp 4845GVM, Manual

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Chapter 1 Motherboard 4845GVM(V3.1)
1.7.1.3 Serial Interface Port: COM1
The serial interface port is sometimes referred to as an RS-
232 port or an asynchronous communication port. Mice,
printers, modems and other peripheral devices can be
connected to a serial port. The serial port can also be used
to connect computer systems together . If you like to transfer
the contents of your hard disk to another system, it can be
accomplished with serial port.
1.7.1.4 VGA Interface Connector: VGA(15 Pin)
This connector is for output to CRT display devices.
1.7.1.5 Parallel Interface Port
Unlike serial ports, parallel interface ports have been
standardized and should not present any difficulty interfacing
peripherals to your system. Sometimes called a Centronics
port, the parallel port is almost exclusively used with printers.
The parallel port on your system is a 25-pin, DB 25 connector.
1.7.1.6 MIDI/Game(Joystick) Connector
You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.
1.7.1.7 Audio Port Connectors
Speaker-out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line-
in is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio
devices. Mic is a connector for the microphones.
COM1
VGA