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COM (Serial) Ports
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6 7 8 9
COM 1: RS232
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2
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COM 2: RS232
COM 1 and COM 2 are fixed at RS232. Please refer pin functions of COM 1 above.
The pin functions of COM 2 will vary according to JP6's setting. JP6 allows you to configure
COM 2 to RS232 or RS232 with power. Refer to "COM 2 RS232/Power Select" in this chapter
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 COM ports 1/2 in the Advanced menu ("NCT6106D Super IO Configuration"
submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Audio
Line-in (optional)
Line-out
Mic-in
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1
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Rear Audio
The system board is equipped with 2 audio jacks (Line-out and Mic-in). Line-in jack is available
upon request. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
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Line-in Jack (Light Blue) (optional)
This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player,
AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.
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Line-out Jack (Lime)
This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.
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Mic-in Jack (Pink)
This jack is used to connect an external microphone.
Front Audio
The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that
are at the front panel of your system.
BIOS Setting
Configure the audio settings in the Chipset menu ("PCH-IO Configuration" submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the audio driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information.
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Rear Audio
Front Audio
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