72
3
Award BIOS Setup Utility
Parallel Port Mode
The options are Normal, 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 option.
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 port operation at maximum speed.
EPP Mode Select
This is used to select the EPP mode.
ECP Mode Use DMA
This is used to select the DMA channel used for the parallel port.
Game Port Address
This field is used to select the game port’s address.
Midi Port Address
This field is used to select the MIDI port’s address. If you have
selected the MIDI port’s address, you may select its IRQ in the “Midi
Port IRQ” field.
Midi Port IRQ
This field is used to select the MIDI port’s IRQ.
