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6.3 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports
This system comes equipped with two serial port (one in back
panel and one in front panel), one VGA port and one parallel
port. all types of interface ports will be explained in this chapter.
The Serial Interface: COM/ COM2
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 your
computer with another computer system.
Parallel Interface Port: PRT
Unlike the serial ports, parallel interface port has been
standardized and should not present any difficulty interfacing
peripherals to your system. Sometimes called centronics port,
the parallel port is almost exclusively used with printers. The
parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB25 connector.
Video Graphics Array Connector: VGA
This motherboard has built in video facilities. Your monitor will
attach directly to VGA Connector on the motherboard.
6.4 Game Port Connector: SOUND
This connector allows you to connect a joystick or game pad for
playing computer games. Also, you may play or edit professional
music by connecting MIDI devices.
6.5 Audio Port Connectors
1. Speaker Out
is used to connect speakers or headphones for audio output. On
the other hand, when you installed Super 5.1 driver, the Speaker Out would be
the Front Speaker.
2. Line In
can be connected to the external CD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input. On the other hand, when you installed Super 5.1 driver,
the Line In would be the Rear Sperker.
3. Mic In
is used to connect a microphone, which allows you to input sounds and
voices. On the other hand, when you installed Super 5.1 driver, the Mic In would
be the Subwoofer/ Center out.
