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2.8 Enhanced Multi-IO Connection
2.8.1 Install Floppy Disk Drive
The IBM compatible floppy disk drive includes 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. The
most popular one is 1.44MB in 3.5 inch. There is another kind of 3 Mode FDD used for the NEC
PC98 series computer.
This motherboard supports two FDD in any capacity with the same
connector and also supports QIC-80 Tape Driver with floppy interface.
Use the provided 34-pin flat cable to connect between this connector and floppy drives.
FDC
2.8.2 Parallel Port Connector
The parallel port transfers data in an 8-bit unit, thus its transfer rate is much faster than serial
devices. Used for printer or other parallel devices. Simply connect the parallel port cable with
parallel pereherials between devices and the parallel port connector.
Serial 1
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
Parallel Port
Serial 2
USB
USB
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