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Chapter 2
Serial (COM) Ports
COM 1
COM 2
COM 1 and COM 2:
RS232
The serial COM ports are RS232 asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible
UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other se-
rial devices.
1
ON
2
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DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface used to connect a display device such as a computer
monitor. It is used to transmit audio and video simultaneously. The interface, which is devel-
oped by VESA, delivers higher performance features than any other digital interface.
1
ON
2
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DisplayPort