1.8 I/O Controller
The I/O controller provides the following features:
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One serial port
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One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) support
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Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI Conventional bus systems
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PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces
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Interface for one 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB diskette drive
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Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface
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PCI Conventional bus power management support
The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller.
1.8.1 Serial Port
The Desktop Board provides one serial port, located on the back panel. The serial port supports
data transfers at speeds up to 115.2 kbits/sec with BIOS support.
For information about
The location of the serial port A connector
1.8.2 Parallel Port
The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel. Use the BIOS Setup
program to set the parallel port mode.
For information about
The location of the parallel port connector
1.8.3 Diskette Drive Controller
The I/O controller supports one diskette drive. Use the BIOS Setup program to configure the
diskette drive interface.
For information about
The location of the diskette drive connector
Product Description
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Figure 15, page 46
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Figure 15, page 46
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