MSI 611BF User Manual page 14

Connection for the enclosed parallel port ribbon cable with mounting bracket. Connect the
ribbon cable to this connection and mount the bracket to the case on an open slot. It will
then be available for a parallel printer cable.
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. You can enable the parallel port and choose the
IRQ through BIOS Setup.
6. Serial port COMA and COMB Connector (Two 10-pin blocks): COM1, COM2
These connectors support the provided serial port ribbon cables with mounting bracket.
Connect the ribbon cables to these connectors and mount the bracket to the case on an
open slot. The two serial ports on the mounting bracket will then be used for pointing
devices or other serial devices. See BIOS configuration of "Onboard Serial Port"
7. Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD1
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single
plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives.
8. Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s). If
you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its
jumpers accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper
settings.
9. Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2
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