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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description
1.7.1.3 Serial Interface Ports: COM1/COM2
The serial interface port is sometimes refered to as an
RS-232 port or an asynchronous communication port. Mice,
printers, modems and other peripheral devices can be
connected to a serial port. The serial port can also be used
to connect your computer system. If you like to transfer
the contents of your hard disk to another system, it can be
accomplished by serial port.
1.7.1.4 Parallel Interface Port
Unlike serial ports, parallel interface ports have been
standardized and should not present any difficulty interfacing
peripherals to your system. Sometimes called a Centronics
port, the parallel port is almost exclusively used with printers.
The parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB 25
connector.
1.7.1.5 Joystick / Midi Connector
You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.
1.7.1.6 Audio Port Connectors
Speaker out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line
in is used for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio
devices. Mic is a connector for the microphones.
1.7.2 ATX Power Connectors: CN11/CN12/CN13/CN14
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This connector supports the power button on-board.
Using the ATX power supply, functions such as Modem
Ring Wake-Up and Soft Power Off are supported on this
motherboard . This power connector supports instant
power-on functionality, which means that the system will
boot up instantly when the power connector is inserted on
the board.
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ATX 4-pin power connector only s12V voltage.
COM1/COM2