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Setup bi-directional parallel port on Compaq Deskpro XL??
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Compaq bios setup is a little different from most. Usually the bios just has a setting for the parallel port address. If it is just 378 irq7 or 278 irq5, then it is in standard mode. If the address has additional information like DMA address and additional I/O address, it is in an advanced mode like ECP. ECP is bidirectional, and the best mode for newer printers and scanners. Unfortuanatly, it never actually tells you the mode. Hope this helps!
David Moore
dm7941@sbc.com
David Moore
dm7941@sbc.com
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