Using the BIOS Setup Utility
System Security Setup
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To deactivate the parallel port, select the Disabled
option. If you install an add-on card that has a parallel
port whose address conflicts with the parallel port
onboard, the system automatically disables the onboard
functions.
Check the parallel port address on the add-on card and
adjust the address to one that does not conflict.
Operation Mode
This item allows you to set the operation mode of the
parallel port. Table 4-5 lists the different operation
modes of the parallel port.
Setting Function
Standard Parallel Port
(SPP)
Allows normal speed operation
but in one direction only.
Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP)
Allows bidirectional parallel port
operation at maximum speed.
Extended Capabilities
Port (ECP)
Allows parallel port to operate in
bidirectional mode and at a
speed higher than the maximum
data transfer rate.
Standard and
Bidirectional
Allows normal speed operation
in a two-way mode.
EPP Version Selected Allows selection of either EPP
Version 1.7 or 1.9 if the
Operation Mode of the Parallel
Port is set to Enhanced Parallel
Port (EPP)
Table 4-5
Parallel Port Operation Modes