Elitegroup PMI8M (V2.0) - Manual (Page 41)

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Using BIOS
Onboard Serial Port4(2E8)
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard
serial port4.
Serial Port 4 Use IRQ (IRQ11)
This item is used to select an IRQ for the onboard serial port 4.
Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the
onboard parallel port.
Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. There are four
options: SPP (Standard Parallel Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Ex-
tended Capabilities Port), and ECP+EPP.
SPP allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Paral-
lel Port (EPP) are bi-directional modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP
and EPP modes are only supported with EPP- and ECP-aware peripherals.
EPP Mode Select (EPP1.7)
The onboard parallel port is EPP spec. compliant, after you choose the onboard
parallel port with EPP function. Set the EPP version to 1.7 spec or 1.9 spec.
ECP Mode Use DMA (3)
When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA3
or DMA1.
Power On After Power Fail (Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its last oper-
ating status after power returns from a power failure.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.
POWER ON Functio n (BUTTON ONLY)
This feature allows you to set the method by which your system can be turned on.
Hot Key Power On (Ctrl-F1)
When the POWER ON Function is set to Hot Key, use this item to set the hot key
combination that turns on the system.
Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)
This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.
Onboard Serial Port1~3 (3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3)
These options are used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
onboard serial port1~2.
Onboard Serial Port3 (3E8)
These options are used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
onboard serial port3.
Serial Port 3 Use IRQ (IRQ10)
This item is used to select an IRQ for the onboard serial port 3.