SIIG 04-0629A User Manual

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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