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COM (Serial) Ports
COM 1, COM2 : RS232/422/485
COM 2
COM 1
1
COM 2
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COM 4, COM 3: RS232
COM 5, COM 6: RS232
COM 3
9
1
COM 4
2
COM 3 to COM 6 are fixed at RS232.
The pin function of COM 1 and COM 2 ports will vary according to JP2 and JP7 setting respec-
tively. Refer to "COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select" in chapter 4 for more information.
The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that
can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
Connecting External Serial Ports
Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to
an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM
connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM
connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu ("Super IO Configuration" submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.
Chapter 5 Ports and Connectors
COM 5
COM 6
Chapter 5
Graphics Interfaces
The display ports consist of the following:
•
2 DVI-I port (top: DVI-D signal)
•
1 HDMI port
HDMI
DVI-I
(DVI-D signal only)
DVI-I
HDMI Port
The HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD
monitor or digital TV that has the HDMI port.
DVI-I Ports
The DVI ports are used to connect an LCD monitor. The board is equipped with 2 ports. The
top one supports DVI-D signal only.
Connect the display device's cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the cable con-
nector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
BIOS Setting
Configure the display device in the Chipset menu ("North Bridge Configuration" submenu) of
the BIOS. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.
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