[En-Nut-Discussion] Port Usage

[macsmaker at aol.com]

I'm trying to figure out how to use Port E... 

I tried configuring bits 0 and 1 as inputs with the pullups disabled. Never got it to work. Finally changed my code to use Port D instead. Works.

I realize that some ports do "double-duty." Is there a way to disable the alternate functions and configure Port E as a regular I/O port? I read the ATMEL 128 manual and I can't figure this out.

I will need to use this port if possible.

Thanks,
Pete Allison