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Award BIOS Setup Utility
2. Set the “UART Mode Select” field to the type of IrDA
standard suppor ted by your IrDA peripheral/device. For
better transmission of data, your IrDA peripheral device
must be within a 30
o
angle and within a distance of 1 me-
ter.
3. Set the “RxD, TxD Active”, “IR Transmission Delay”, “UR2 Du-
plex Mode” and “Use IR Pins” fields appropriately.
RxD, TxD Active
The options are Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo; and Hi, Hi.
IR Transmission Delay
If this field 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.
UR2 Duplex Mode
Half
Data is completely transmitted before receiving data.
Full
Transmits and receives data simultaneously.
Use IR Pins
The options are IR-Rx2Tx2 and RxD2TxD2.
Onboard Parallel Port
378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5
Selects the I/O address and
IRQ for the onboard parallel port.
Disabled
Disables the onboard parallel por t.
Parallel Port Mode
The options are SPP, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP. These apply to a
standard specification 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.
