Okay. I guess that it is a nine pin male connector, which would be a serial
port. (For a modem or a mouse perhaps).
9 pin female would be for VGA connection. This is for a second monitor.
Assuming this is not the case and that the first option is the case;

Option 1: Look into you computer and check if there is an available internal
comm port available. Looks like a your IDE connector, just a lot smaller
(Has 10 pins only - later model mobos may do away with the 10 pin though).
the pins may or may not be protected by a plastic border.If you have one
available go out and purchase one. Should cost next to nothing.
Option 2: While you are looking at the case, and you don't find a spare
port, you may be able to purchase an add-on card. Make sure you have either
PCI or IDE connectors.
Option 3: Check on the back of your computer to see if you have a spare 25
pin female connector (paralell port). You could purchase a serial to
paralell adapter.
Option 4: you may be able to purchase an external device that is able to add
ports to your system. I saw one a few weeks ago, but the purpose of that
device was more to share your mouse, modem, printer etc, amongst more than 1
computer.

Sorry, I can't give web site addresses I live in South Africa and have
little need to search the American online stores. I'm sure it would be
better to go to your local PC Dealer though.

I hope this has been helpful

Cheers

Brendon


> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Tom McCoy
> Sent: 17 February 2002 00:41
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> Subject: [PCBUILD] 9pin port
>
>
> I have more than one peripheral that needs to plug
> into a 9pin port connection; and only one connect-
> ion available.  What exactly am I searching for, and
> where might I find it?
> Tom McCoy
> Fontana, CA
>
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