I/O Device Configuration Submenu - Compaq ARMADA 6500 SM Service Manual

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I/O Device Configuration Submenu

Field
Serial Port
Infrared Port
Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
*Factory default setting
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use the Auto configure setting. If you need to
manually configure a device, it is recommended that you use the "System" application
located in the Windows "Control Panel."
2-6 System BIOS
Settings Comments
Disabled Disables the onboard Serial Port.
Enabled Enables and allows you to manually configure the I/O
address and Interrupt Request (IRQ) line for the Serial Port.
Enables and automatically configures the Serial Port.
Auto*
Disabled* Disables the onboard Infrared Port.
Enabled Enables and allows you to manually configure the operating
mode, I/O address and Interrupt Request (IRQ) line, and
DMA channel for the Infrared Port.
Auto Enables and automatically configures the Infrared Port. You
must manually configure the operating mode.
Disabled Disables the onboard Parallel Port.
Enabled Enables and allows you to manually configure I/O address,
Interrupt Request (IRQ) line and DMA channel (if ECP is
selected for Parallel Port Mode) for the Infrared Port.
Enables and automatically configures the Parallel Port.
Auto*
Output only Select the mode supported by the printer. See the printer's
User Guide for details.
Bi-directional*
ECP (Extended Capabilities
Port)
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)