2.The Devices and I/O Ports choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If you have set both levels of passwords (user and administrator), you must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

Parallel port

The server has one parallel port. This port supports three standard Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1284 modes of operation: Standard Parallel Port (SPP), Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and Extended Capability Port (ECP).

Viewing or changing the port assignments

You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the parallel port as bidirectional; that is, so that data can be both read from and written to a device. In bidirectional mode, the server supports the ECP and EPP modes.

To view or change the parallel-port assignment, do the following:

1.Restart the server and watch the monitor screen.

2.When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.

3.From the main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports; then, press Enter.

4.Select the parallel port; then, use the arrow keys to advance through the available settings.

Note: When you configure the parallel port as bidirectional, use an IEEE 1284- compliant cable. The maximum length of the cable must not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).

5.Select Save Settings; then, select Exit Setup to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

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