DFI PT880-ALE User Manual page 69

Onboard Parallel Port
378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5
IRQ for the onboard parallel port.
Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port.
Parallel Port Mode
The options are SPP, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP. These apply to
standard specifications and will depend on the type and speed of
your device. Refer to your peripheral's manual for the best op-
tion.
SPP
Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
"ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)"
Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a
speed faster than the normal mode's data transfer rate.
"EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)"
Allows bidirectional parallel por t operation at maximum
speed.
ECP Mode Use DMA
This is used to select the DMA channel used for the parallel
port.
BIOS Setup
Selects the I/O address and
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