Product Description 1-11
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM
Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc
Components Menu
The Components menu changes settings on various components such as
COM and LPT ports.
Components Menu
Item Function Default
Com Port Assigns COM1 and COM2 to specific
functions. In general, assign COM1 to RS-232
(the serial port); then assign COM2 to IR.
Mode Setting for COM B – Sets the IR mode
for COM B. The mode depends on the type of
device that the computer will communicate
with.
LPT Port Sets the address for the LPT (parallel) port.
This system supports Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
standards. If the port is set to ECP, choose a
DMA channel setting for that port.
Keyboard
Numlock
Sets the function of the numeric keypad. If you
disable this option, the numeric keypad on the
computer will not function, even if the Num
Lock indicator is on. However, an external
keyboard is not affected by this feature.
Enabled
Keyboard
Repeat
Sets the repeat rate and delay time of
keystrokes. The Key Repeat Rate sets the
repeat rate while holding down a key. The Key
Delay item sets delaying time between key
repeats.
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