Onboard Device Settings, Operation Mode | Acer M11E specification

Operation Mode

This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 2-1 lists the different operation modes.

Table 2-1		Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

		Setting	Function
	Standard Parallel Port		Allows normal speed one-way operation
	(SPP)

	Standard and		Allows normal speed operation in a two-
	Bidirectional		way mode

	Enhanced Parallel Port		Allows bidirectional parallel port
	(EPP)		operation at maximum speed

	Extended Capabilities		Allows parallel port to operate in
	Port (ECP)		bidirectional mode and at a speed
			higher than the maximum data transfer
			rate

ECP DMA CHANNEL

This item becomes active only if you select Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) as the operation mode. It allows you to assign DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3 for the ECP parallel port function (as required in Windows 95).

2.5.3Onboard Device Settings

The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the Onboard Peripherals menu displays the following screen:

Setup Utility

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Acer M11E manual Onboard Device Settings, Operation Mode

Contents

M11E System Copyright Important Safety Instructions Page Page CD ROM Safety Warning Vii FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Manual Structure About this Manual Purpose Conventions Table of Contents Xii Bios Utility Xiii Xiv List of Figures List of Tables Page System Board Features User’s Guide Major Components System Board Layout System Board Layout with Network Connector System Board Layout without Network Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Jumpers and Connectors Blackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin Connector Functions Jumper Settings JP1 ESD Precautions Attaching the Processor Fan Sink Installing the Pentium II processor Removing tape protector from Fan SInk Locking a Wide Clip End 10 Locking the metal bracket 11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism Installing a Pentium II Processor 12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism 13 Installing a Pentium II Processor 14 Securing the Pentium II Processor Removing a Pentium II Processor 16 Removing the Pentium II Processor Memory Configurations Memory Upgrade 17 Installing a Dimm Installing a Dimm 18 Removing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Reconfiguring the System Installing PCI Cards Installing Expansion Cards Bios detects and configures only PnP cards Installing ISA Cards 20 Installing an ISA Card Installing an AGP Card 21 Installing an AGP Card Software Error Messages Error MessagesSystem Error Messages System Board Mmmmssssooo Wxxxx Correcting Error Conditions Page Setup Utility Setup Utility Entering Setup Setup Utility System Information Processor Speed ProcessorInternal Cache Size IDE Primary Channel Master External CacheFloppy Drive a Floppy Drive B Parallel Port IDE Secondary Channel SlaveTotal Memory Serial Port 15 PS/2 Mouse Main Board ID Product InformationProduct Name System S/N DMI Bios Version System Bios VersionMain Board S/N Floppy Drives Disk Drives IDE Drives 2 LS-120 Drive Compatible AsIDE Primary Channel Master IDE Secondary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel SlaveIDE Secondary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB Enhanced IDE Features Disabled DMA Transfer Mode Serial Ports 1 Onboard PeripheralsBase Address ∙ 3BCh ∙ 378h ∙ 278h Operation Mode Onboard Device Settings USB Host Controller Floppy Disk ControllerIDE Controller PS/2 Mouse Controller Onboard Ethernet Chip SMBus Interrupt IRQ9 Power Management Mode Power ManagementIDE Hard Disk Standby Timer System Wake-up Event Power Switch 4 secSystem Sleep Timer Modem Ring Indicator Boot Sequence Boot Options Silent Boot Fast BootFirst Hard Disk Drive Memory Test Num Lock After BootConfiguration Table Boot from LANDesk Service Agent Date Date and Time Time Memory/Cache Options Advanced Options External Cache Internal Cache CPU CacheMemory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for 2 PnP/PCI Options Memory Parity ModeFor system board with LAN For system board without LAN PCI IRQ Setting VGA Palette Snoop PCI IRQ Sharing Plug and Play OS Reset Resource AssignmentsCPU Frequency Graphics Aperture Size CPU Multiple Bus FrequencyProcessor Speed To set or change a Password Setup PasswordSystem Security Setup Utility To remove your Setup Password To bypass Setup Password Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable Power-on password Power-on Password Disk Drive Control Drive Control Settings Abort Settings Change Load Default Settings Exit Setup