Vig550B Motherboard Manual – Ver 1.0
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Back Panel Connectors
The Vig550B Motherboard external IO connectors are attached to a metallic I/O
shield. This shield serves several purposes:
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It protects the sensitive motherboard from any external EMC interference.
•
It stops the computer from interfering with other electrical devices.
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It allows the motherboard to be easily upgraded in the future without having to
resort to buying a whole new case. Simply change the I/O shield to match the
motherboard.
The I/O shield provides external access to PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors as
well as one serial port, one parallel port, four USB ports, one LAN Port and the audio
connectors.
MIC
SPEAKER
LINE IN
NETWORK
USB
PRINTER
SERIAL 1
MONITOR
USB
Figure 2:
Rear I/O Shield
Note:
Power to the computer should be turned off before a keyboard or mouse is
connected or disconnected.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports
The purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard and the green connector is for a PS/2
mouse connector.
USB 2.0 Ports
These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
devices.
Serial Port
This 9-pin COM1 port is for a pointing device or other serial devices.
Parallel Port
This 25-pin port allows connection of a parallel device e.g. Printer, scanner etc