Parallels 04-0358C User Manual

Parallel PCI 1P

Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the Parallel PCI 1P

The Parallel PCI 1P high-speed parallel card provides one
additional parallel port to your system. Depending on
the model purchased, this board will fit into either Full or
Low Profile chassis.

Features and Benefits

• Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play

• Supports 32-/64-bit, 3.3V/5V PCI and PCI-X slots

• Full support for Windows-based software

• Reduces CPU load and improves system

performance dramatically

• Supports EPP/ECP, BPP (bi-directional), SPP
(standard) parallel port modes

System Requirements

• Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
32-/64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot

• Windows ® 95/98/98SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP (32-
/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)

Package Contents

• Parallel PCI 1P board

• Low profile bracket (for Dual Profile PCI-1P only)

• Driver CD

• This quick installation guide

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Layout

Depending on the model purchased, the bracket mounted
on your board may vary from the image displayed.

Full profile bracket

Parallel Port

Figure 1. Layout

Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.

Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer’s case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.

2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.

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3. Remove your computer’s cover.

4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.

5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCI slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.

6. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.

7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.

Driver Installation

This section provides information on how to install the
CyberParallel PCI drivers.

Windows 95

1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.

2. Insert the driver CD, and click Other Locations.
Type in D:\9x, click OK, then Finish. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)

3. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the

Copying Files dialog box appears, type in
D:\9x, then click OK. (Change D: to match your

CD-ROM drive letter)

4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

Windows 98/98SE

1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.

2. Select Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended), then click Next.

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3. Select Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
insert the driver CD, type in D:\9x, then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

4. Click Next, then Finish. If prompted, at the Insert
Disk box click OK. Insert your Windows 98
Installation CD-ROM then click OK.

5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

Windows ME

1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, select Specify
the location of the driver (Advanced), then click
Next.

2. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other box,
insert the driver CD, type in D:\Me, then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

3. Click Next, then Finish.

4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

To Verify Windows 95/98/98SE/ME Installation

1. From the main desktop, double click My Computer,
Control Panel, System, then click Device Manager.

2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), ECP Printer
Port... and SIIG CyberPro Parallel port should be

displayed.

Windows NT 4.0

1. From the desktop click Start, then Run.

2. Insert the driver CD, type in
D:\NT4\Install_Parallel.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

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