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Award BIOS Setup Utility
To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.
1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J1 on the system
board.
2. Set the “UART2 Mode Select” field to the type of IrDA
standard supported by your IrDA peripheral/device (IrDA or
ASKIR). For better transmission of data, your IrDA peripheral
device must be within a 30
o
angle and within a distance of 1
meter.
3. Set the “RxD, TxD Active”, “IR Transmission Delay”, “UR2 Duplex
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 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.
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
378H/IRQ7, 3BCH/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5
Selects the I/O address
and IRQ for the onboard parallel port.
Disabled
Disables the onboard parallel port.
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 option.