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Parallel Port Configuration
Non-ECP Operation
If you are using Windows 3.x or if you are using Windows 95 but are unfamiliar with the process of reconfiguring your parallel port for ECP operation, we suggest you use the driver in its
ECP Operation
The ECP mode of the driver can be used only with Windows 95 and uses the parallel port in its “Enhanced Capability” mode to provide a faster download time of around 7 seconds.
Unfortunately, although most PC’s are stated to be “ECP compatible” there are still many so called compatible PC’s which cannot be properly configured to operate efficiently in ECP mode, either because the interface hardware on the motherboard is incompatible, or because the BIOS firmware does not fully support ECP mode.
There have even been some reports of Windows 95 itself containing bugs which interfere with ECP operation under certain conditions.
To use this mode you need to select ECP mode for the LPT1 port using the control panel, and you may also need to set up your BIOS to operate efficiently in ECP mode.
Which Mode Should I Use
Windows 3.x: Use the
Windows 95: If you are unhappy about reconfiguring your computer’s BIOS, or are uncertain whether your computer is fully ECP compliant, we suggest you use the
Quick Start Guide
switch to the ECP version later when you are ready, or when you install new system hardware.
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