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Connecting external devices to the serial interface
SerialinterfaceSerialinterface,Externaldevices,Devices,
External devices can be connected to the serial interface (e.g . a printer or modem).
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect the data cable to the corresponding serial interf ace.
For an exact description of how to connect e xt ernal devices to the corresponding
port, p lease see the external device documentation.
Port settings
Serialinterface,
You c an change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt ) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Deviced rivers,
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 supp lied on a data carrier.
Connecting external devices to the USB ports
USBdevices,USB port,Externaldevices,Device s,
You can connect a wide range of external devices to the USB ports (e.g.
printer, scann er, modem or keyb oard).
USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you c an connect and disconnect
USB cables while your de vice is switched on.
Additional information can be found in the document ation for the USB devices.
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect the d
ata cable to one of the USB ports on your device.
Device drivers
The extern
al USB devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no
driver of t
heir own, as the required software is already included in the operating
system. H
owever, if the external USB device requires its own software, please
install i
t from the data c arrier provided with the USB device.
To ensur
e th e transmission capacity of USB 2.0, the cable from the external USB
device t
o the USB port of your device must not be longer than 3 m.
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