Parallels DSC535, C3535, LD435C 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 ® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) /
2000 / NT 4.0 / ME / 98SE / 98 / 95

Package Contents

• Parallel PCI 1P board

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

• Driver CD

• 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 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
Parallel PCI 1P drivers.

Windows 7 (32-/64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

Note: Windows 7 will automatically search
preconfigured driver folders for the proper driver,
this process may take several minutes to complete.
Do not interrupt this process.

2. Right click Computer, click Manage, click Device
Manager.

3. Insert the driver CD. Right click PCI Parallel Port,
click Update Driver Software.

4. Click Browse my computer for driver software.

5. Type D:, then click Next. (Change D: to match your
CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

6. At Windows has successfully updated your driver
software, click Close to complete the installation.

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Windows Vista™ (32-/64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

2. At the Found New Hardware window, insert the
driver CD, click Locate and install driver software
(recommended), then click Continue.

3. Click Don't search online.

4. Click Next, then click Close to complete the
installation.

Windows XP (32-bit) / Server 2003 (32-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.

For XP w/SP1 or earlier / Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later / Server 2003 wSP1 or later: select

No, not this time, click Next.

3. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended, then click Next.

4. Click Finish.

5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

Windows XP (64-bit) / Server 2003 (64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.

For XP w/SP1 or earlier / Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later / Server 2003 wSP1 or later: select

No, not this time, click Next.

3. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended, then click Next.

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