5
PC SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
You should make sure that your PC is configured to
operate with the
Docking Station
as described in this
section.
Selecting a Parallel Port Setting
For optimum file transfer performance, select the
ECP
mode
for the parallel port setting on your PC.
To change the parallel port setting, you must access your
PC’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). You can
normally access BIOS Setup windows by restarting your
PC. Check your PC owner’s manual for instructions
describing how to access these windows. You can also
check the PC manufacturer’s web site if you need further
assistance.
In most cases, you can use the following procedure to
change the parallel port setting:
1. Restart your PC.
2. During startup, press
F1
or
F2
(or the
Delete
key on
some PCs) to enter the Setup windows as indicated
by a startup prompt.
3. Select the
Advanced
option (usually at the top of
the first Setup window), then choose
Peripheral
Configuration
.
4. When the Peripheral Configuration settings appear,
go to
Parallel Port Mode
and set the mode to
ECP
.
Note
: Except for the EPP mode (which is
not supported), all the other Parallel Port
settings are supported, but provide slower
upload speeds than the recommended ECP
mode.
5. Press
F10
to save your changes, and exit from the
Setup windows. (The PC will continue its restart
procedure.)
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