Asus M1A, User Manual

Page: 85 / 98

85
APPENDIX
PortBar Accessory
This section is provided for the optional PortBar accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of
the PortBar is to provide a simple inexpensive desktop docking solution as compared to traditional
bulky port replicators.
Features
The PortBar features a DC-in pass-through for powering the PortBar and the Notebook PC, serial port,
parallel port, two PS/2 ports, VGA port, and two USB ports.
Usage
If you require a simple inexpensive docking solution, just use a PortBar to connect your desktop de-
vices and then quickly connect or disconnect all the devices through a single easy-to-use connector.
The PortBar’s Plug & Play feature allows it to be connected or disconnected while the Notebook PC is
ON or OFF (hot-dockable). Except for the device connected to the serial port, other devices should
function normally while hot-dockable. If any device does not function or cannot be seen, you can
refresh devices by: (1) right clicking the “My Computer” icon on the desktop, (2) selecting “Proper-
ties” on the menu, (3) selecting the “Device Manager” tab, (4) clicking the “Refresh” button, and (5)
clicking “OK” button to finish.
Serial Port
Monitor Port
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
USB Port 1
USB Port 2
Parallel Port
DC
Power
Input
Docking Cable
Press the
sides to
release
Triangular icon
or brand name
faces up.