Epson IR-320, Technical Reference Manual

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2-70 Setup Rev. C
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Installing Peripheral Devices to the COM Port
The IR-320 has four serial ports. (COM1, COM2, COM5, COM6). Also it can output +5V or +12V
at the 1st pin by the jumper setting (JP7~JP18) on the mother board.
COM5 and COM6 can be used in the default setting. Change the BIOS setting and assign
COM5 and COM6 to the IRQ not being used.
Note:
COM3 (for the dedicated printer unit / the customer display) and COM4 (for the touch panel) cannot be
used because they are set for the dedicated the IR-320.
Note:
Do not use a serial mouse.
Setup
Setting a Jumper
It can 5V or +12V power at the 1st pin of the serial connector by the jumper setting
(JP7~JP18) on the mother board. As the DCD signal is set to output in the default and the power
supply is not output. Refer to “Chapter 1 Jumper Locations and Settings” for the jumper
setting.
CAUTION:
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Making a mistake in setting the jumpers can damage the device or cause it to heat
up and possibly cause a fire. Confirm that the jumper setting is correct before
connecting the unit.
COM5, COM6 Setting
COM5 and COM6 cannot used as the default. To use, The BIOS setting must be changed by
using the following procedure. Refer to Chapter 5 “BIOS Functions” for the datails of the BIOS.
Note:
When setting the BIOS, always connect the PS/2 keyboard. It cannot be operated from the touchpanel.
1. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the IR-320 and turn on the power. If you press Del during the
POST, the BIOS setup utility starts.
2. Choose
Integrated Peripherals
and press Enter.
3. Choose
Onboard Serial Port 5
and
Onboard Serial Port 6
from the
Integrated Peripherals
menu and then set the I/O address and the IRQ number.