HP Vectra XU PC – Setting Up
Configuring Your PC
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Start From Hard Disk
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Flexible Disk Drive
s
Highlight the required field and press
[F7]
or
[F8]
to select
Disabled
.
2. To prevent writing on the flexible disk drive, highlight the
Writing on Flexible
Disks
field, and press
[F7]
or
[F8]
to select
Not Allowed
.
Configuring the Ports
When you first use your PC, its ports are set as follows:
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the 25-pin ECP/EPP bidirectional parallel port to Parallel 1
•
the parallel port mode to ECP bidirectional
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the 9-pin serial port to Serial 1
You can change these settings if, for example, you have installed an accessory board that
needs to use the same IRQ as a port, or you want to switch the ports Off.
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Set the parallel port to Parallel 1 (IRQ 7), Parallel 2 (IRQ 5), or Off.
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Set the Parallel Port Mode to:
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Centronics® for transmitting data
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bidirectional ECP mode or bidirectional EPP mode for transmitting and receiving
data. If the device has an ECP/EPP interface, make sure you use a compatible
cable, order C2950A (IEEE 1284-B standard connector) or C2945A (IEEE 1284-C
small connector).
Make sure you choose a parallel mode compatible with your device. (Refer to your
device's manual for details.)
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Set the serial port to Serial 1 (IRQ 4), Serial 2 (IRQ 3), Serial 3 (IRQ 4), Serial 4 (IRQ 3),
or Off.
Set the ports to
Off
if you want to prevent unauthorized use of your devices.
To configure the ports:
1. Highlight the required port field, and press
[F7]
or
[F8]
to select a setting.
2. Highlight the
"Parallel Port Mode"
field, and press
[F7]
or
[F8]
to select a setting.
