Getting started
Connecting external devices to the serial i nterface
SerialinterfaceSerialinterface,Externaldevices,Devi ces,
For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the corresponding
port, p lease see the external device documentation.
External devices (e.g. a printer or scanner ) can be connected to the serial port.
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect the da ta cable to the corresponding serial interface.
Port settings
Serialinterface,
You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Devicedrive rs,
The devices connected to the serial interface require drivers. Your operating system
already includes many drivers. If the required drive is missing, install it. The latest
drivers are usually available on the Internet or will be supplied on a data carrier.
Connecting external devices to the USB ports
USBdevices,USBport,Externaldevices,Devices,
You can connect
a wide range of external devices to the USB ports (e.g.
printer, scann
er, mouse or keyboard).
USB devices ar
e hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect
USB cables whi
le your device is switched on.
Additional i
nformation can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect th e data cable to one of the USB ports o n your device.
Device drivers
The external USB devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their
own, as the required software is alrea dy included in the operating system. If the device
requires separate softwa re, please note the information in the manufacturer’s manual.
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