Winbook X2 manual Security Menu Figure

Chapter 7: Configuring & Maintaining Your System

Parallel Port Mode: This item allows you to set the communication mode of the Parallel Port. There are four options:

Output Only: This setting assumes that the communication is primarily from the computer to a peripheral (such as a printer). This setting is not intended for a parallel connection between your WinBook notebook and another computer for file transfers.

Bi-Directional:This setting allows two-way transfers between your computer and the parallel device.

ECP: This is an enhanced bi-directional transfer mode. A bi-direction- al mode is required for file transfers between computers via a parallel connection.

EPP: This is an enhanced bi-directional transfer mode. A bi-direction- al mode is required for file transfers between computers via a parallel connection.

PS/2 Mouse: This field allows you to set the mode for the PS/2 Port. If you choose “Disabled”, the port will be disabled and IRQ 12 will be freed for other devices. “Auto” allows the BIOS to enable the mouse and pass control to the OS. If the OS has control of the PS/2 port, you will see “OS Controlled” displayed for this item.

Security Menu (Figure 7.7)

WARNING: Write down your password and store it in a safe place. If you lose your password, you will be unable to use your computer. There is no way to clear or change a forgotten password. You will have to send the computer back to the service department to have the password reset.

Supervisor Password Is: This item displays the current status of the

Supervisor Password: Set or Clear.

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