Serial Port Initialization - Modem Control Register

[yasar11732]

Hi,

I am following Serial Ports Tutorial.

In the Initilization section, modem control register is written multiple times with different flags.

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outb(PORT + 4, 0x0B);

Here, bits 0,1 and 3 is set, so Data Terminal Ready pin is set, Request to Send pin is set and OUT2 pin is set. If I understand correctly, OUT2 pin enables IRQ's.

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outb(PORT + 4, 0x1E);

Here, DTR is unset, RTS is still set, OUT1 is set, OUT2 is set and LOOPBACK is set.

I understand that by writing 0x1E to modem register, loopback mode is activated. But, what is the purpose of writing 0x0B to it first?

Best Regards,

[Octocontrabass]

It's a mistake introduced by this edit.

[yasar11732]

So, what is the correct way to do this? Just skip this line?

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outb(PORT + 4, 0x0B);

Sorry if this is a obvious question. I tried reading some technical documents, I ended up more confused

Best Regards,

[Octocontrabass]

Yeah, you can skip that line. I'd also suggest clearing OUT1.