The following is a list of basic instructions for entering
the BIOS Setup and configuring the parallel port to EPP mode on several
popular computer models. While we have attempted to provide as detailed
and complete information as possible, there are many different BIOS
versions, sometimes even between two similar model computers, that may not
be represented here. If you find that these steps do not access your
system's BIOS, or if you are unsure of the commands in the BIOS menus,
contact the manufacturer of your computer system or consult the computer
manuals.
BIOS Basic Tip: Unless otherwise noted, the
access keys listed to enter the BIOS setup are pressed in conjunction with
a prompt on the screen (i.e. "Press F1 for setup.") during the
first few moments of booting up. Moving from menu to menu in the
BIOS is almost always done with the keyboard arrow keys while using the
ENTER key to select an option.
Menus and selections are listed in blue.
Read each BIOS screen carefully to locate menu items and the proper keys
to make or save changes.
Acer Aspire:
Enter the BIOS: Press the CTRL + ALT +
ESC keys during the Acer Boot-up screen.
In the BIOS: System
Security to Parallel Operation Mode
and select EPP.
AST:
Enter the BIOS: Press CTRL + ALT + ESC
for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to Ports and select Enhanced (EPP)
Compaq Presario:
Method 1
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 or F10 during the Compaq boot-up screen for
setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to I/O Device Configuration to Parallel
Port Mode and select EPP. Press F10 to save the changes and exit.
Method 2
Enter the BIOS: Press F10 during the Compaq boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Communications
to Parallel Port Type. Press ENTER for the
menu. Select EPP.
Gateway 2000:
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel
Port Mode. Use the + and - keys to change values or ENTER for the
menu. Select EPP and use F10 to save the changes and exit.
HP Pavilion:
Method 1
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 during the blue HP screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel
Port Mode. Use ENTER key to open menu and select EPP. Press F10
to save changes and exit.
Method 2
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 during the HP boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to I/O Device Configuration to Parallel
Port Mode. Use ENTER key to select EPP. Press F10 to save the
changes and exit.
HP Vectra:
Enter the BIOS: Press the F2 during the
HP boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS:
Integrated Peripherals to Parallel Port
Mode and use + or - to select EPP. Press F10 to save changes and
exit.
IBM Aptiva
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 during the IBM
boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Device
I/O Port to Parallel Operation Mode
and select EPP.
IBM ThinkPad
Double-click the "IBM ThinkPad"
on the desktop. Select ThinkPad Features
and click on the icon of the printer. Select Advanced
and choose EPP, possibly ECP.
NEC Ready:
Enter the BIOS: Press F2 during the NEC
boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to Integrated Peripherals to Parallel
Port Mode. Use + or - to select EPP.
Packard Bell:
Method 1
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel
Port Type. Press ENTER for the menu and select EPP. Press F10 to
save changes and exit.
Method 2
Enter the BIOS: Press DEL for setup.
In this BIOS: Integrated
Peripherals to Parallel Port Mode.
Use Page Up or Page Down to change values and select ECP+EPP1.9.
Sony VAIO:
Enter the BIOS: Press F3 during VAIO
screen for menu. Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel
Port Type. Use ENTER to access the menu and select EPP.
Toshiba Infinia:
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced
to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel
Port Type. Select EPP and press F10 to save changes and exit.
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