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Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial port
External devices can be connected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem).
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Depending on the device, connect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial port.
For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the corresponding port, please see
the external device documentation.
Port settings
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You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
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The devices connected to the parallel or serial port require drivers. Your operating system
already includes many drivers. If the required drive is missing, install it. Current drivers are
usually available on the Internet or will be supplied on a data carrier.
Connecting external devices to the USB ports
You can connect a wide range of external devices to the USB ports (e.g. printer, scanner, modem or
keyboard).
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USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices
while your operating system is running.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect the data cable to a USB port .
Device drivers
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The devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their own, as the
required software is already included in the operating system. However, if the USB device
requires its own software, please install it from the data carrier provided with the USB
device.
To ensure USB 2.0, only a 3 m long cable may be used from the front USB port to the
USB peripheral device.