DFI BT100 - Manual (Page 22)

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Connecting External Serial Ports
Your COM port may come 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 serial port cable to the COM
connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM
connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the serial COM ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of
the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Note:
1. When COM 1 RS232/422/485 is selected, JP1 and JP2 must be set in accordance to
JP4. When COM 3 RS232/422/485 is selected, JP7 and JP8 must be set in accor-
dance to JP12.
2. BT100-xC: 6 COM (COM 1 to COM 6).
BT100-xD: 2 COM (COM 1 and COM 2).
VGA
Graphics Interfaces
The display ports consist of the following:
• 1 VGA port
• 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal)
VGA Port
The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable
connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port,
gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
DVI-I Port (DVI-D signal)
The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. This port supports DVI-D signal only.
Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After plugging the cable con-
nector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
Driver Installation
Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
DVI-I
(DVI-D signal)