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Award BIOS Setup Utility
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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 option.
SPP
Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
“ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)”
Allows parallel por t 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.
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 por t’s address.
Midi Port Address
This field is used to select the midi por t’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.
