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4. BIOS Setup
4.8.6 Parallel P
o
rt Mode
This option specifies the parallel port mode. The Optimal default setting is Normal. The
Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled. The settings are:
Settings
Description
Normal
Default setting.
EPP
The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the Enhanced
Parallel Port(EPP) specification. EPP uses the existing parallel port
signals to provide asymmetric bi-directional data transfer driven by the
hose device.
ECP
The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the Extended
Capabilities Port(ECP) specification. ECP uses the DMA protocol to
achieve data transfer rates up to 2.5 Megabits per second. ECP provides
symmetric bidirectional communication.
4.8.7 Parallel Port IRQ
This option specifies the IRQ used by the parallel port.
4.8.8 Parallel Port DMA Channel
This option is only available if the setting for the Parallel Port Mode option is
ECP
. It sets
the DMA channel used by the parallel port.
4.8.9 OnBoard Midi Port
This option sets the address of the onboard MIDI connector.
4.8.10 Midi IRQ Select
This option specifies the IRQ for MIDI port. It is not available if you select Disabled in
OnBoard Midi Port.
4.8.11 OnBoard Game Port
This option specifies the address of the onboard game port connector.
4.8.12 Keyboard PowerOn Function
This option allows you to use PS/2 keyboard by pressing any key or specific key.