IBM 330 Type 6577, User Manual

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slots. Using these ISA/PCI expansion slots, you can
install devices such as a video or graphics adapter, a
small computer system interface (SCSI) adapter, or a local
area network (LAN) adapter.
High-Capacity Hard Disk Drives
Your personal computer comes with an enhanced
integrated drive electronics (IDE) controller installed. It
supports up to four IDE high-capacity hard disk drives.
ECP/EPP Parallel Port
The extended capabilities port (ECP)/enhanced parallel
port (EPP) feature means faster printing of your
documents. It also gives you the capability of attaching
communication and storage devices to the parallel port in
addition to printers.
Serial Ports
Your personal computer comes with ports for connecting
input/output (I/O) devices such as printers and modems.
One standard, 16550-UART serial port comes installed on
your machine.
Universal Serial Bus Connectors
In addition to a 16550-UART serial port, your personal
computer comes with two universal serial bus (USB)
interfaces. USB allows you to connect multiple I/O
devices that previously used serial, parallel, keyboard,
mouse and game ports. Because USB uses Plug and Play
technology, you can add additional devices without
reconfiguring and powering down your personal
computer.
Other advantages to USB connectivity include support for
multimedia and telephony devices, more speed than
previous standard ports, and the potential, multiple
connections you can employ to customize your personal
computer.
Infrared Port
Your personal computer comes with an infrared port
where you can connect an optional infrared transceiver
module. This enables you to transfer data to and from
other infrared-capable computers or printers.
Ease-of-Use Features
Your IBM Personal Computer includes many ease-of-use
features, such as Plug and Play technology and graphical
diagnostic programs.
Plug and Play technology makes adding options easier.
Support for Plug and Play technology is built into the
system board of your personal computer. When you add
an adapter, it is automatically configured as part of the
computer, or you use a setup utility program to integrate
it. In many cases, no switches or jumpers have to be set
inside your personal computer.
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Using Your Personal Computer