ECP/EPP Parallel Port
Your PC has one 25-pin parallel port. The parallel port is most often used to
communicate with a parallel printer, but it can also be used with other parallel
devices.
The parallel port can operate in several different modes. The default mode for your
computer is SPP (standard parallel port). However, your computer also supports
the ECP/EPP (extended capabilities port/enhanced parallel port) mode. ECP/EPP
has two advantages over SPP. When your computer is in ECP/EPP mode, you can
print documents faster than when the computer is in SPP mode, and you can attach
devices other than printers, such as communication and storage devices, to the
parallel port. You can set modes of operation for the parallel port using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Serial Ports
Your computer has two standard 9-pin, 16550-UART serial ports that can be used to
communicate with devices such as modems, plotters, and printers.
Universal Serial Bus Ports
The universal serial bus (USB) interface is a new, emerging technology being
developed to add more diversity and capabilities to personal computers. IBM has
provided two, 4-pin USB connectors in your computer as a standard feature so you
can be ready to take advantage of new USB devices as they become available.
Using this new technology, you will be able to plug many different types of
optional, USB-compatible devices into the USB port on your computer. Because
USB incorporates Plug and Play technology, you can install and remove devices
easily without turning off your computer or opening the cover. Once installed, the
devices configure automatically.
In addition, an option called a hub can be connected to a USB port on your
computer, which enables you to plug in more than one device at a time. A hub
converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices can be
attached. Note that your computer does not support a keyboard or mouse attached
to the USB ports.
For more information, see the USB Web site (http://www.usb.org). For USB
drivers, see the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/support).
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