KX400+ series mainboard
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Serial and Parallel Interface Ports
This system comes equipped with two serial ports and one parallel port.
The Serial Interface: COM1/ 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.
Parallel Interface Port: PRT
The parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB25 connector and is used to
interface with parallel printers and other devices using a parallel interface.
Game Port Connector: SOUND
This connector allows you to connect a joystick or game pad for playing computer
games. This port can also be used to edit professional music by using MIDI devices.
Audio Port Connectors
1. Speaker
Out
is used to connect to speakers or
headphones. If Super 5.1 driver is installed, the
Speaker Out becomes the Front Speaker.
2. Line
In
can be connected to an external CD
player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio
input. If the Super 5.1 driver is installed, Line In
becomes the Rear Speaker.
3.
Mic
In
is used to connect to a microphone. If
the Super 5.1 driver is installed, the Mic In becomes
the Subwoofer/ Center out.
Game Port
Line in
Mic in
Speaker Out
This mainboard supports Super 5.1 channel audio effects
which turns your standard Speaker Out, Lin In, Mic In
audio connectors into a 6 channel audio system. See
Chapter 3 for more information.
Print Port
COM1
COM2
