Setting the Serial Interface

The built-in serial port in your computer is set to act as the primary port (COM1). If you install an option card that provides an additional serial port, that port automatically becomes secondary (COM2). However, if you want the port on the card to be COM1, select COM2 for the built-in port.

If you install a card (or cards) that provide two additional serial ports and you want them to act as the primary and secondary ports, select Disable for the built-in port.

Note

Be sure to set any jumper(s) on the card(s) to indicate whether you want the port(s) to be primary or secondary.

Setting the Disk Drive Controllers

If you are using the standard drives that came with your computer, the hard disk drive controller (HDC) and diskette drive controller (FDC) should be set to Enable.

However, if you install an option card that provides a controller for a diskette drive or hard disk drive, you need to disable the built-in controller.

Saving Your Settings

After you have made your selections for SETUP, press Esc to exit. You see the following prompt:

Save SETUP configuration (Y/N)?

Press Esc to return to the menu to make corrections. Press Y and Enter to save the settings in the CMOS RAM. Press N and Enter to exit SETUP without saving your changes.

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