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Bi-Dir:
Use this setting to support bi-directional transfers on the parallel port.
EPP:
The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
specifications. EPP uses the existing parallel port signals to provide asymmetric
bi-directional data transfer driven by the host device.
ECP:
The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
specifications. ECP uses the DMA protocol to achieve data transfer rates of up to 2.5
Megabits per second, and provides symmetric bi-directional communication.
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Parallel Port IRQ
This option specifies the IRQ used by the parallel port. The settings are (IRQ) 5, (IRQ) 7.
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Parallel Port DMA Channel
This option is only available if the setting for the Parallel Port Mode option is set to ECP. It sets
the DMA channel used by the parallel port. The available settings are DMA Channel 0, 1, or 3.
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OnBoard IDE
This option is factory reserved. Do not change its value.
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OnBoard AC’97 Audio
This option allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio functionality.
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