Tiger 200T S2505T
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2.12 Connecting PS/2, USB, and Serial Devices
This motherboard includes ports for PS/2 mouse and keyboard, Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, and
serial and parallel devices. Please note that the upper PS/2 port is the mouse port, and the lower PS/2
port is for the keyboard (see
Figure 2.3
below).
Installation of peripheral/external devices may vary. For details on installation of devices into the various
ports shown below, please consult your device’s documentation, device manufacturer, or your dealer for
details.
Connecting Serial and Parallel Ports
The serial and parallel ports can be used to connect various devices such as a mouse or printer. The con-
nectors can only be connected one way: be sure and check the orientation of the connector before install-
ing it into the port.
Figure 2.3
PS/2 Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
USB Ports
Serial Port 1
Video Port*
NOTE:
When plugging in your keyboard and mouse, or when plugging in anything into a
serial or parallel port, make sure that the power is off. Connecting these devices
and ports while the power is on is called
hot plugging
and may damage your sys-
tem and/or external devices that you are trying to install.
LAN Ports*
* optional feature available on some Tiger 200T models
