Chapter 5 BIOS Setup
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WA133 Series
2E8 / IRQ 3
Port address 2E8h, IRQ 3
Auto
BIOS assigns port address and IRQ channel automatically
Disabled
Disables serial port
5.6.12 COM2 Mode Select
This field must be configured in order to use the infrared connector, which supports infrared
wireless transmitting and receiving of data between devices when using the appropriate applica-
tion software.
Options
Normal (*), IrDA, ASKIR
5.6.12.1 RxD, TxD Active for IrDA and ASKIR functions
When setting the field to either IrDA or ASKIR, you must select the active level of receiving
and transmission signal.
Options
Hi, Lo (*) / Lo, Hi / Lo, Lo / Hi, Hi
5.6.12.2 IR Transmission delay for IrDA and ASKIR functions
When setting the field to either IrDA or ASKIR, you must select whether or not you require a
delay between IR transmissions.
Options
Enabled (*)
Disabled
5.6.12.3 IR Duplex Mode
Options
Full
Half (*)
5.6.12.4 Use IR Pins
Options
IR-Rx2Tx2 (*)
RxD2 , TxD2
5.6.13 Onboard Parallel Port
This field configures the onboard parallel port. 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