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Mouse connector
The system board has one mouse connector that supports a mouse or other
pointing device. The mouse connector is located on the rear of the computer. See
"Input/output connector locations" on page 66 for its location.
Keyboard connector
There is one keyboard connector on the rear of the computer. See "Input/output
connector locations" on page 66 for its location.
Note: If you attach a standard (non-USB) keyboard to the keyboard connector, the
Parallel connector
The computer has one parallel connector. This connector supports three standard
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1284 modes of operation:
standard parallel port (SPP), enhanced parallel port (EPP), and extended capability
port (ECP).
Viewing or changing the connector assignments
You can use the built-in Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the parallel
connector as bidirectional; that is, so that data can be both read from and written to
a device. In bidirectional mode, the computer supports the ECP and EPP modes.
Complete the following steps to view or change the parallel-connector assignment.
1. Restart the computer and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
3. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, select Devices & I/O
4. Select the parallel connector; then, use the arrow keys to advance through the
5. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup main menu; then, select
USB connectors and devices will be disabled during the power-on self-test.
Ports; then, press Enter.
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).
Save & Exit Setup to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
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