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1.8.1.3. 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.
1.6.1.4. 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.
1.6.1.5. 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
1.7.1.6 VGA Connector
1x 15-pin VGA connector on board, supporting CRT highest
resolution mode: 2048x1536x32@75NI
1.7.1.7 1394A Connector
1394A Iconnector on board, compliant with IEEE 1394A-2000
standard for high performance serial bus, supporting 400/200/
100 Mbits transfer rates.
