Serial port connectors, Parallel port connector, Audio connectors – Dell PRECISION 530 User Manual
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For example, you must connect most devices to a particular
port or
connector to operate properly. Also, external devices like a printer
usually require you to load device drivers before they will work.
•
When connecting a
mouse or keyboard, ensure that you connect
to one of the Port 1 USB connectors on the back of the computer.
•
Always attach external devices while your computer is turned off. Then
turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless
the documentation for the device specifies otherwise.
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after turning off the computer to avoid possible damage to the system
board.
Serial Port Connectors
designations:
for port 1 and COM2 for port 2.
You can reassign the serial port's designation in
if you add an
expansion card containing a serial port using this designation.
If you set the computer’s serial ports to Auto in
and add an
expansion card containing a serial port configured to a specific designation,
the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to the
appropriate COM setting as necessary.
Before you add a card with a serial port, check the documentation that
accompanied your software to ensure that the software can be mapped to
the new COM port designation.
Parallel Port Connector
Used to connect printers. Default
NOTE:
The integrated parallel port is automatically disabled if the computer
detects an installed expansion card containing a parallel port configured to the
same address as specified in the Parallel Port option in
Audio Connectors
The audio controller provides the following connectors:
•
Microphone jack—used to connect a standard computer microphone.