SIIG 04-0629A User Manual

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2S1P Combo-Value

Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the 2S1P Combo-Value

The 2S1P Combo-Value is a total solution for serial and parallel device connections. It provides two 16550 UART serial ports which supports data transfer rates up to 16 Mb/s and one ECP/EPP parallel port which supports data transfer rates up to 1.5 MB/s.

Features and Benefits

• Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision

2.3

• Full support for DOS- and Windows-based software

• PCI IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts

Serial interface

• Two high-speed 16C550 UART serial ports (9-pin)

supports baud rate up to 16 Mb/s

• Works with 56K modems, PDAs, and other high

speed serial devices

Parallel interface

• Compliant with IEEE 1284-1994 parallel port standard

• Supports ECP, EPP, PS2, and SPP parallel port modes

• Works with various types of parallel devices including printers, removable drives, scanners, CD-R/RWs, and more

04-0629A

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System Requirements

• Pentium® or equivalent computer with an available PCI slot

• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000 / ME / 98SE / 98 / 95, DOS

Package Contents

• 2S1P Combo-Value board

• 2-Port DB9 (9-pin) serial port cable

• Driver CD

• Quick installation guide

Layout

2-Port DB9 serial port cable

Stripe

Parallel port

Figure 1. 2S1P Combo-Value

Note: When connecting the 2-Port DB9 serial port cable, position the ribbon cable(s) so that

the stripe is on the side farthest away from the parallel port. See Figure 1.

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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 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.

2. Unplug the power cord and remove the computer's cover.

3. Remove the slot bracket cover from an available PCI slot.

4. Connect the 2-Port DB9 (9-Pin) serial port cable connector now and remove another slot bracket cover from from the system chassis. See Figure 1 on page 2 for more details. Skip this step if you don't need any serial ports.

5. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot, push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.

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

7. Mount the second serial port and secure it with the slot bracket holding screw. Skip this step if you don't need any serial ports.

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

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Driver Installation

This section provides information on how to install the 2S1P Combo-Value drivers. Please make sure the board is installed before proceeding.

Windows 7 (32-/64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

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.

For 32-bit: Type D:\32bit, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: Type D:\64bit, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

5. At Windows has successfully updated your driver software, click Close.

6. Right click PCI Serial Port, click Update Driver Software.

7. Repeat steps 4-5.

8. Right click PCI Serial Port, click Update Driver Software.

9. Repeat steps 4-5 to complete the installation.

Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

2. Insert the driver CD. At the Found New Hardware window, insert the driver CD, click Locate and

install driver software (recommended), then click Continue.

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3. Click Don't search online. Skip this step and go directly to step 4 if not prompted.

4. Click I don't have the driver disc. Show me other options.

5. Click Browse my computer for driver software (advanced).

For 32-bit: Type D:\32bit, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: Type D:\64bit, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

6. At The sofware for this device has been successfully installed, click Close to complete the installation.

Windows XP (32-bit)

1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard,

For XP SP1 or earlier: Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next.

For XP SP2 or later: Select No, not this time, click Next. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next.

2. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in the search, uncheck the other box, type D:\32bit,

then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

3. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Windows XP (64-bit)

1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time, click Next.

2. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), click Next.

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3. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in the search, uncheck the other box, type D:\64bit,

click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

4. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)

1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard. For Server 2003 SP1 or later: Select No, not this time,

click Next. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next.

For Server 2003: Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next.

2. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in the search, uncheck the other box, type D:\32bit,

then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

3. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Windows Server 2003 (64-bit )

1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, select No, not this time, click Next.

2. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), click Next.

3. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in the search, uncheck the other box, type D:\64bit,

click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

4. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Windows Server 2008 (32-bit)

1. At Found New Hardware window, click Locate and install driver software (recommended).

2. Click Don't search online.

3. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.

4. Click Browse my computer for driver software.

5. Insert the driver CD. Type D:\32bit, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

6. Click Close to complete the installation.

Windows Server 2008 (64-bit)

1. At Found New Hardware window, click Locate and install driver software (recommended).

2. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.

3. Click Browse my computer for driver software.

4. Insert the driver CD. Type D:\64bit, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

5. Click Close to complete the installation.

Windows 2000

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

2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended), then click Next.

3. Select Specify the location, uncheck the other boxes, then click Next.

4. Insert the driver CD, type in D:\2000, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

5. Click Next, then click Finish.

6. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.

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Windows ME

1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose 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. Click Yes to restart Windows, when resumes the driver will install automatically.

Windows 98SE / 98

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

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

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

4. Click Next, then click Finish.

5. Click Yes to restart Windows, when Windows resumes the driver will install automatically.

Windows 95

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

2. Insert the driver CD. Click Other Locations.

3. Type D:\ME, click OK, then click Finish. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

4. At the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the Copying Files dialog box appears, type in D:\ME, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

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5. Click Yes to restart Windows.

6. When Windows resumes the driver will install automatically.

7. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.

To Verify Windows Installation

Windows 7 (32-/64-bit)

1. Right click Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manger.

2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), one PCI ECP Parallel Port... and two High-Speed PCI Serial Port... should be listed.

Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)

1. Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manger.

2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), one PCI ECP

Parallel Port... and two High-Speed PCI Serial Port... should be listed.

Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) / 2000

1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manger.

2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), one PCI ECP Parallel Port... and two High-Speed PCI Serial Port... should be listed.

Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit)

1. Right click Computer, click Manage, double click Diagnostics, then click Device Manager.

2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), one PCI ECP Parallel Port... and two High-Speed PCI Serial Port... should be listed.

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Windows ME / 98SE / 98 / 95

1. Right click My Computer, click Properties, click Device Manager.

2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), and one M65-PCI ECP Parallel Port... two M65-PCI Serial Port...

should be listed.

DOS

1. Insert the driver CD. From the C:\> prompt, type copy D:\dos\*.*, and press Enter. (Change D: to

match your CD-ROM drive letter)

2. Type edit autoexec.bat, and press Enter.

3. Add C:\Gemdosin.exe -a -r at the bottom of the Autoexec.bat file.

4. Go to File, save the changes and exit.

5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.

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Technical Support and Warranty

QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond.

SIIG offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.

A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store where you purchased it.

B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.

Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a

request to SIIG RMA. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.

Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.

• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)

and any other accessories that came with the original package must be included.

• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned

package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.

• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product

to the following address:

SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA RMA #:

• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground

in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

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About SIIG, Inc.

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio. All centered around the distribution and switching of A/V signals over CAT5/6, these products include matrix switches, distribution amplifiers, extenders, converters, splitters, cabling, and more. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades and is committed to providing high quality products while keeping economical and competitive prices. High-quality control standards are evident by one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. Our products offer comprehensive user manuals, user-friendly features, and most products are backed by a lifetime warranty. SIIG products can be found in many computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas, as well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs.

PRODUCT NAME

2S1P Combo-V alue

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688

2S1P Combo-Value is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.