MSI AXIS 945GM - Axis - 945GM, User Manual

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Hardware Setup
The Rear Panel provides the following connectors:
Rear Panel
M ouse/Keyboard Connector
The standard PS/2
®
mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2
®
mouse/
keyboard.
VGA Connector
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors.
DVI Connector
The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to connect an LCD monitor.
It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its
display device. To connect a LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the
DVI connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly con-
nected to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information).
Serial Ports
The mainboard offers two 9-pins male DIN connectors as serial ports. The ports
are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs.
You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors.
USB Connectors
The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attach-
ing USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
MIC-In
Line-Out
Line-In
VGA Port
USB Ports
Keyboard
(purple)
LAN Jacks
Mouse
(green)
Serial Ports
DVI Port