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VD133 Pro Series
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup
5.8.13 Onboard Parallel Port
This field configures the single onboard parallel port (LPT). There are several port
addresses and IRQ channels to select from.
Options
Description
378 / IRQ 7(*)
Port address 378h, IRQ 7
278 / IRQ 5
Port address 278h, IRQ 5
3BC / IRQ 7
Port address 3BCh, IRQ 7
Disabled
Disables parallel port
5.6.14 Parallel Port Mode
This field configures the operating mode of an onboard parallel port. Ensure you
know the specifications of your parallel port devices before selecting field.
Options
SPP (*) / EPP / ECP / ECP+EPP
5.6.14.1
ECP Mode Use DMA
When the Parallel Port Mode field is configured as ECP, it needs a DMA
channel for data transfer. This field specifies the DMA channel for ECP
parallel port use.
DMA Options Description
1
Use DMA channel 1
3 (*)
Use DMA channel 3
5.6.14.2 EPP Mode Select
When the Parallel Port Mode field is configured as EPP, mode, the EPP
version needs to be specified. Please check the EPP specifications before
selecting field.
EPP Options
Description
EPP1.7
Use EPP 1.7 protocol
EPP1.9 (*)
Use EPP 1.9 protocol
5.6.14.3 ECP+ EPP Mode Select
When the Parallel Port Mode field is configured as ECP+EPP mode, both
the DMA channel and the EPP version need to be specified. Please check
the specifications before selecting field.
DMA Options Description
1
Use DMA channel 1
3 (*)
Use DMA channel 3
EPP Options
Description
EPP1.7
Use EPP 1.7 protocol
EPP1.9 (*)
Use EPP 1.9 protocol
