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VD133 Pro Series
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup
5.6.9 IDE HDD Block Mode
When enabled, the IDE controller will use the faster block mode to access devices.
Options
Enabled (*)
Disabled
5.6.10 Onboard FDC Controller
This field enables or disables the onboard floppy controller. Select enabled if you
intend to use your floppy disk drive.
Options
Enabled (*)
Disabled
5.6.11 Onboard Serial Port 1 / 2
These fields configure the onboard serial ports. There are several port addresses and
IRQ channels to select from.
Options
Description
3F8 / IRQ 4(*)
Port address 3F8h, IRQ 4
2F8 / IRQ 3(*)
Port address 2F8h, IRQ 3
3E8 / IRQ 4
Port address 3E8h, IRQ 4
2E8 / IRQ 3
Port address 2E8h, IRQ 3
Auto
BIOS assigns port address and IRQ channel automatically
Disabled
Disables serial port
5.6.12 COM2 Mode Select
A second serial port is using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to
an expansion slot opening.
Options
Standard(*),HPSIR, ASKIR
5.6.12.1
RxD, TxD Active for HPSIR and ASKIR functions
When setting the field to either IrDA or ASKIR, you must select the active
level of receiving and transmission signal.
Options
Hi, Lo (*) / Lo, Hi / Lo, Lo / Hi, Hi
5.6.12.2
IR Duplex Mode
When setting the field to either HPSIR or ASKIR, you must select the
mode of receiving and transmitting signals.
Options
Half (*) / Full
