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Components Menu

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Components Menu The Components menu changes settings on various components such as COM and LPT ports. Item COM Port LPT Port Keyboard Numlock Keyboard Repeat Components Menu Function Default 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. 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. 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 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. 1-12 Product Description

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Product Description
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.