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8 software support, 1 installing an operating system, 2 support dvd information – Asus A55BM-E/BR User Manual

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10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT

standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible

computers.

A55BM-E

A55BM-E Parallel Port Connector

PIN 1

LPT

STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY

PE

SLCT

AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND

1.8

Software support

1.8.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

®

XP / Windows

®

Vista / 64-bit Windows

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Vista

/ Windows

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7 / 64-bit Windows

®

7 / Windows

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8 /64-bit Windows

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8 / Windows

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8.1 /

64-bit Windows

®

8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and

corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for

detailed information.

Ensure that you install Windows

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing

the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

Only motherboards installed with an AMD Trinity APU support Windows

®

Vista / 64bit

Windows

®

Vista operaing system.

1.8.2

Support DVD information

The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software

applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the

ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

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