
 MAN-160476-UM-1106-05
Parallel PCI 
exPress Card 
User MaNUal
MODEL 160476

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Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN® Parallel PCI Express Card, Model 160476. 
Compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specifications, this card adds two configurable parallel ports 
to a desktop computer to support data transfer rates of up to 1.5 MBps. 
hardware INstallatIoN 
1. Turn off the power to the computer system. 
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover. 
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot. 
4. To install the card, carefully align the card’s bus connector with the selected PCIe slot on the  
  motherboard. Push the board down firmly. 
5. Connect the system power source to the board’s power connector. 
6. Replace the slot bracket’s holding screw to secure the card. 
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
drIver INstallatIoN 
NOTE: Make sure the board is installed before proceeding with driver installation.

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For Windows 2000
1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, 
  click "Next." 
2. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my 
  device (recommended)," and click "Next." 
3. Check "Specify a location," uncheck the other 
  boxes, then click "Next." 
4. Insert the driver CD, enter "D:\PCIe\2P\2000" 
  in the "Copy manufacturer’s files from" field,  
  then click OK. (If needed, change "D:" to 
  match your CD-ROM drive designation.) 
5. Click "Next," then "Finish." 
6. Restart Windows to complete the 
  installation.

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For Windows XP
1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select 
  "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)," then 
  click "Next." 
2. Insert the driver CD, check "Include this location in the 
  search" and enter "D:\PCIe\2P\XP" in the blank field, 
  uncheck the other box, then click "OK." (If needed,  
  change "D:" to match your CD-ROM drive  
  designation.) 
3. If the Hardware Installation window pops up, click 
  "Continue Anyway," then click "Finish." The driver has  
  been thoroughly tested for stability and compatibility. 
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times. 
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

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For Windows Server 2003
1. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen,  
  select "Install from a list or specific location 
  (Advanced)," then click "Next." 
2. Insert the driver CD, check "Include this location in  
  the search" and enter "D:\PCIe\2P\2003" in the  
  blank field, uncheck the other box, then click "OK."  
  (If needed, change "D:" to match your CD-ROM  
  drive designation.) 
3. If the Hardware Installation window pops up, click 
  "Continue Anyway," then click "Finish." The driver has  
  been thoroughly tested for stability and compatibility. 
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times. 
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

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Verifying Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Installation
1. Right click on "My Computer," then click "Manage." 
  Click on "Device Manager." 
2. Click on "+" in front of "Ports (COM & LPT)." Two 
  "NetMos PCI ECP Parallel Port …" options should  
  be displayed. 
3. Double-click on "Multifunction adapters." "NetMos 
  9815 PCI Multi-I/O Controller " should be 
  displayed. 
Changing the Parallel Port Address
Some parallel devices need a specific parallel port in order to work. If your device works properly, 
don’t change this setting. Otherwise, follow these steps for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
1. From the Device Manager window, double-click "Ports (COM & LPT)," then double-click on  
  "NetMos PCI ECP Parallel Port..." 
2. Click on the Port Settings tab. 
3. At the "LPT Port Number" box, click the down arrow and select an LPT port that is not in use. 
4. Click "OK," then close Device Manager to save the changes.

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sPeCIfICatIoNs
Port Specifications 
• Two DB25 female ports 
• Fast transfer rate of up to 1.5 MBps 
• Multi-mode support of SPP, PS2, EPP and ECP 
• MosChip printer port controller 
• Single 3.3 V operation 
• PCI-compliant 1284 printer port 
• Re-map function for legacy ports 
• 16-byte transmit/receive FIFO 
Bus Specifications 
• PCI Express x1 
• Texas Instruments chipset 
• Bus speed: 2.5 Gbps 
• Fully compliant to PCI Express specifications 
  1.0a 
System Requirements 
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista 
• PCI Express-enabled system with an 
  available PCI Express slot 
• CD-ROM drive 
Package Contents 
• Parallel PCI Express Card with DB25 female 
  port, x1 lane 
• Bracket with one DB25 female port 
• User manual and driver CD

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