1. ET6x Windows Quick Start Guide
  2. Enabling Power to the RS-232 Connector
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Enabling Power to the RS-232 Connector
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Enabling Power to the RS-232 Connector

Before using the Expansion Module RS-232 connector, you must enable power to the port.
You can access the BIOS settings in two ways. Connect a physical keyboard to the device or tap the screen when the Zebra logo displays.
  1. Connect the ET6x keyboard or any standard USB keyboard to the device (optional).
  2. Reboot the device.
  3. When the Zebra logo displays, tap the Zebra logo on the screen or repeatedly press the
    F2
     (on a standard keyboard) or
    FN
     +
    F2
     on the ET6x keyboard until a chime sounds.
    The BIOS screen displays.
    bios screen
  4. Select
    Advanced
    .
  5. In the
    Serial Power
     drop-down, select
    Enable
    .
  6. In the
    Pin9 Config
     drop-down, select
    5V Output
    .
    A warning message displays.
    BIOS warning message
  7. Press Enter.
  8. Select
    Save & Exit
    .
  9. Select
    OK
     to save the changes and exit the BIOS setup.
    The device reboots.