DFI 686IPK, User Manual

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Onboard IR Controller
The 686IPK system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectiv-
ity between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use
IrDA (J2) and the COM 2 serial port (CN1) at the same time. If you are
using the COM 2 serial port, make sure “Onboard IR Controller” is Dis-
abled.
To use the IrDA function, follow the steps
below.
1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector
J2 on the 686IPK system board.
2. Set “Onboard IR Controller” to Enabled.
3. If Enabled, the following options will ap-
pear right after “Onboard IR Controller”.
IR Address Select
This is used to select an I/O address for the IrDA peripheral/device
installed. The options are: 3F8H, 2F8H, 3E8H and 2E8H. Default
setting: 2E8H.
IR Mode
Set “IR Mode” to the type of IrDA standard supported by your IrDA
peripheral/device. The options are: IrDA (HP mode) and ASKIR
(Sharp mode). Default setting: IrDA.
IR Transmission Delay
If this option is Enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This is
recommended when you encounter transmission problem with your
device. The options are: Enabled and Disabled.
IR IRQ Select
Selects an IRQ for the IrDA peripheral/device installed. The options
are: IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ10 and IRQ11. The default setting is IRQ10.