DFI COM630-B - Manual (Page 30)

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Hardware Installation
Parallel Connector (optional)
The parallel port is for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP,
ECP and EPP.
Allows normal speed operation but in one direc-
tion only.
Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional
mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data
transfer rate.
Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at
maximum speed.
SPP
(Standard Parallel Port)
ECP
(Extended Capabilities
Port)
EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port)
Connecting the Parallel Port Cable
Your parallel port may be 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
cable to the parallel connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable
is aligned with pin 1 of the connector.
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