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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Hardware
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2.5
2.5
2.5
External Connectors
External Connectors
External Connectors
PS/2 Mouse
Port
USB Port
Parallel Port
Game/Midi Port
PS/2 Keyboard
COM 1
COM 2
Audio Port
2.5.1 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Connector
This connector only supports PS/2 mouse and keyboard plugs. If you have a standard
AT size (large DIN) keyboard plug, you need to use a mini DIN adapter.
2.5.2 Serial Port (COM 1 and 2) Connector
This serial port is available for mouse and other serial devices. (I/O addresses used
are 3F8H/2F8H/3E8H/2E8H and IRQ3/IRQ4, selected by CMOS setup.).
2.5.3 Parallel Port Connector
This parallel port for use in printer supports Normal, EPP, ECP, and ECP/EPP modes,
IRQ7 or IRQ5 is selectable, ECP mode will use either DMA 3 or DMA 1 which can be
selected by the BIOS setup program)
2.5.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 1 & 2
Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
The mainboard is also equipped with an expansion connector that supports two
additional USB external connectors. (The USB cable is not included in with the
mainboard).
