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Award BIOS Setup Utility
UART2 Mode Select
The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity
between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use
IrDA and the COM 2 serial port at the same time. If you are using
the COM 2 serial por t, make sure this field is set to Normal.
To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.
1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J2 on the system board.
2. Set the “UART2 Mode Select” field to the type of IrDA standard
suppor ted by your IrDA peripher al/device . 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” and “IR Transmission Delay” fields
appropriately.
RxD, TxD Active
The options are Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo; and Hi, Hi.
IR Transmission Delay
If this field is Enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This is
recommended when you encounter transmission problem with your
device.
Onboard Parallel Port
378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5
Selects the I/O address and
IRQ for the onboard parallel por t.
Disabled
Disables the onboard parallel port.
Parallel Port Mode
The options are SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP and PntMode. 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.
SPP
Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
