Abstract:  PC SERVER 704 PARALLEL PORT NOT FUNCTIONING IN EPP/ECP MODE.
 
 
 SYMPTOM:
 Any device attached to the Parallel Port does not work.
 
 PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
 All of the following must be true for this Tip to apply:
 - The system is a PC Server 704 (8650)
 - The Parallel Port is set to EPP (Extended Parallel Port) or
   ECP (Extended Capability Port).
 
 FIX:
 Use the following procedure:
 1. Reboot Server, Press <F1> when prompted during POST.
 2. Select "Advanced" from the Menu Bar.
 3. Select "Peripheral Configuration"
 4. Verify Selection of Parallel Port mode.
 5. Select Parallel Port Address <enter>.
 6. Choose the appropriate LPT Port/Address; use the chart below:
 
    Mode   LPT Port / Address
    ________________________________
    EPP        LPT3 / 3BCh
    EPC        LPT1 / 378h or LPT2 / 278h
 
 Note: If the selections are grayed out, verify that the
       Configuration Mode at the top of the Menu is set to
       "Manual" and not "Auto."
 
 7. Confirm LPT Port/Address choice by pressing <enter>.
 8. Press <F10> to Save and Exit.
 9. Press <Enter> to "Exit Saving Changes"
 Note: The Default Parallel Port Mode setting = "ISA Compatible"
       The Default Parallel Port Address setting = "Disabled"
 
AUGUST 20, 1997