Chapter 3
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OnBoard IR Port
Use this item to set an address for an optional
infrared port. If you set an address or use the
Auto setting, a new item appears called UART
2 Mode. Use this item to set the Infrared
protocol. Use the other new items to define the
characteristics of the infrared port.
OnBoard Parallel
Port
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard
parallel port LPT1, and to assign a port
address.
Parallel Port Mode
Use this item to determine the parallel port
mode. You can select Normal, ECP (Extended
Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel
Port), or ECP + EPP.
Password Settings
If you highlight this item and press
Enter
, a dialog box appears
which lets you enter a password. You can enter no more than six
letters or numbers. Press
Enter
after you have typed in the
password. A second dialog box asks you to retype the password for
confirmation. Press
Enter
after you have retyped it correctly. The
password is required at boot time, or when the user enters the setup
utility.
Change or Remove the Password
Highlight this item and type in the current password. At the next
dialog box, type in the new password, or just press Enter to disable
password protection.
IDE HDD Auto Detection
This item automatically detects and installs any hard disk drives
installed on the primary and secondary IDE channel. Most modern
drives can be detected. If you are using a very old drive that can’t
be detected, you can install it manually.
Setup will check for two devices on the primary IDE channel and
then two devices on the secondary IDE channel. At each device,
the system will flash an N in the dialog box. Press
Enter
to skip
