[Ham-Computers] Clearing Com1?

[kd4e]

> You have to get a BIOS/setup program to disable that IR.  Windows does not see
> the port being acquired by IR.  Must go down to low level maintenance.  Do you
> have ability to hold F1 on power up and see if it brings the BIOS setup on the
> screen?  The port acquirement is transparent to WINDOZE!
> Been down this road mucho times!  Dick

The IBM TP 600E does not provide a typical BIOS, only a
horribly dumbed-down semi-BIOS.

I am using a USB-Serial adapter that creates a virtual
COM5 -- and it got the job done!

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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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