Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video takes a trip into PC COM Port History that is still usable Today, though hidden from most Users. We will cover how to fully enable a PC COM port on the most modern of Motherboards, and discuss how they can be useful going forward. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
00:00 Introduction to Com Port Usage on Modern PCs
00:42 A Historical Perspective on Using COM Ports in a PC
03:05 Understanding Serial Port Connector Terminology
03:32 Serial Connector Gender Conversion Adapters
05:50 Today’s Motherboards Still Provide COM Ports
08:14 How Would We Use COM Ports Today?
11:26 Using the COM Port on a Modern Motherboard
11:37 Connecting a Motherboard COM P ort to and External Cable
12:48 Verifying that the COM Port is Enabled in the System BIOS
13:19 Configuring the COM Port in Windows
15:00 Conclusion to Com Port Usage on Modern PCs
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This video takes a trip into PC COM Port History that is still usable Today, though hidden from most Users. We will cover how to fully enable a PC COM port on the most modern of Motherboards, and discuss how they can be useful going forward. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
00:00 Introduction to Com Port Usage on Modern PCs
00:42 A Historical Perspective on Using COM Ports in a PC
03:05 Understanding Serial Port Connector Terminology
03:32 Serial Connector Gender Conversion Adapters
05:50 Today’s Motherboards Still Provide COM Ports
08:14 How Would We Use COM Ports Today?
11:26 Using the COM Port on a Modern Motherboard
11:37 Connecting a Motherboard COM P ort to and External Cable
12:48 Verifying that the COM Port is Enabled in the System BIOS
13:19 Configuring the COM Port in Windows
15:00 Conclusion to Com Port Usage on Modern PCs
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video. However, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
axGear New USB 2.0 to RS232 COM Port 9 Pin Serial DB25 DB9 Adapter Cable Converter
amzn.to/4i2g6UT
DTECH DB9 to RJ45 Console Cable Cisco Device Management Serial Adapter (6 Feet, Blue)
amzn.to/4jmYTGV
USB Console Cable,USB to RJ45 Console Cable for Cisco Routers/AP Router/Switch Windows, Mac, Linux(1.8m,Blue)
amzn.to/41XhtiP
zdyCGTime 1Port DB9 RS232Serial Port Bracket to 10 pin HeaderRibbon Cable Connector Adapter, DB9 Serial Male to 10P Motherboard Header Panel Mount Cable Serial Port Bracket (12in 4Pcs) (1 Port)
amzn.to/4jkgRK0
Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
#COMPort #Serial #pe4doers
