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3. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, select Devices & I/O
Ports; then, press Enter.
4. Select the parallel connector; then, use the arrow keys to advance through the
settings available.
Note: When you configure the parallel connector as bidirectional, use an IEEE
1284-compliant cable. The cable must not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).
5. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup main menu; then, select
Save &Exit Setup to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Parallel connector: The re is a 25-pin, female D-shell parallel connector on the
rear of your computer. See "I/O connector locations" on page 71 for the location of
this connector.
Serial connectors
Your computer has two standard serial connectors: serial connector A and serial
connector B.
Some application programs require specific connectors, and some modems function
properly only at certain communication connector addresses. You might need to
use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to change communication connector
address assignments to prevent or resolve address conflicts.
Viewing or changing the serial-connector assignments: Complete the following
steps to view or change the serial-connector assignments.
1. Restart the computer and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message
3. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, select Devices & I/O
Ports; then, press Enter.
4. Select the serial connector; then, use the arrow keys to advance through the
available settings.
5. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu; then,
select Save & Exit Setup to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Serial connectors: There are two 9-pin, male D-shell serial connectors located on
the rear of your computer. See "I/O connector locations" on page 71 for their
locations.
Ethernet connector
Your computer comes with an integrated Ethernet controller. This controller
provides an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps networks and
provides full-duplex capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and
reception of data on the Ethernet LAN.
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