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When set to Disabled, you can disable the port and free its assigned LPT address for another device.

When set to Enabled, you configure the port settings. If for some reason you need to change the parallel port address and/or DMA channel, be careful not to create a conflict with the address or DMA channel of the infrared port.

NOTE: If there is a conflict between two or more addresses, an asterisk appears next to the port type in the System Devices menu.

Audio

Enables the audio controller. Options are PnP OS (the default), Enabled, and Disabled. It is recommended that you retain the default settings.

Security Menu Options

The following subsections explain each option in the Security menu of the Setup program (see Figure 2-3). The same information is also available in the topic titled “Security Menu” in the online System User’s Guide.

Main System Devices

Setup Utility

Security Power Boot Exit

System Password is

Clear

Set System Password

[Enter]

Password On Boot

[Disabled]

Item Specific Help

F1 Help

Select

Item

F5/F6

Change

Values

F9 Setup

Defaults

ESC Exit

Select

Menu

Enter

Select

Sub-Menu

F10 Save

and Exit

Figure 2-3. Security Menu of Setup Program

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Go to step Call Dell for technical assistanceTroubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive No Power to a Part of the ComputerTroubleshooting the Diskette Drive Does the computer display a drive error message?Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive Troubleshooting an External Keyboard Does the computer recognize the external keyboard?Troubleshooting Memory Troubleshooting the Built-In DisplayTroubleshooting an External Monitor Is an external monitor connected to the computer?Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel Ports Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsChange the necessary statements in the start-up files Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Attempt another print operation on the parallel printerTroubleshooting the Infrared Port Troubleshooting the Touch PadTroubleshooting Audio Functions Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Features of the Dell Diagnostics Running the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Before You Start TestingInstall a CD-ROM drive in the options bay Completing the Dell Diagnostics How to Use the Dell DiagnosticsConfirming the System Configuration Information Run How to Use the MenuMain Menu Options SelectOptions Pause for User Response Maximum Errors AllowedNumber of Times to Repeat Tests Option ParametersOutput Device for Status Messages Output Device for Error MessagesTest Limits Key-Help Tests in the Dell DiagnosticsAbout QuitDell Diagnostics Tests RAMDell Diagnostics Tests RAM Test Group Error MessagesSystem Set Test Group Video Test Group Why Run a Keyboard Test? 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