SIIG 04-0721B User Manual

DP 1-Port ECP/EPP
Parallel PCI

Quick Installation Guide

Introduction

The DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCI is a high­speed parallel card that provides one additional
parallel port to your system.

Key Features and Benefits

• Adds 1 ECP/EPP parallel port to your PCI
based system

• Dual Profile design to work with standard
height and low profile chassis

• Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification,
Revision 2.3

• Supports data transfer rate up to 1.5MB/s

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System Requirements

• Pentium® or equivalent computer with an
available PCI or PCI-X slot

• Windows

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8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) /
Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server
2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
/ 2000 / ME / 98SE / 98 / 95

Package Contents

• DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCI board

• Spare enhanced low-profile bracket

• Driver CD

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Full profile bracket

Parallel Port

Figure 1: Layout

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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’ s case for a few seconds. Avoid any
contact with internal parts and handle cards
only by their external edges. Note: For low profile

chassis, remove the standard height bracket and
install the enhanced low-profile bracket now.

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

2. Unplug the power cord and remove the
cover from the computer.

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

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4. 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.

5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to
secure the card.

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

Driver Installation

This section provides information on how to
install the DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCI drivers.

Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 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.

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

the AutoPlay box if displayed.

4. Click Browse my computer for driver
software.

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

For 64-bit: Type in D:\64-bit, 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.

Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

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

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

4. Insert the driver CD. Click Browse my
computer for driver software.

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5. For 32-bit: Type in D:\32-bit, then click
Next. (Change D: to match your CD/

DVD-ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: Type in D:\64-bit, then click
Next. (Change D: to match your CD/

DVD-ROM drive letter)

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

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

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard,
select No, not this time, click Next. (Skip
this step if not prompted)

3. Select Install from a list or specific
location, then click Next.

4. Insert the driver CD. Select Include this
location in the search, uncheck the other
box.

For 32-bit: Type in D:\32-bit, then click
Next. (Change D: to match your CD/

DVD-ROM drive letter)

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For 64-bit: Type in D:\64-bit, then click

Next. (Change D: to match your CD/

DVD-ROM drive letter)

5. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

2. At the Found New Hardware window,

click Locate and install driver software
(recommended).

3. Insert the driver CD.

4. Click Don't search online.

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

options.

6. Click Browse my computer for driver

software (advanced).

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For 32-bit: Type in D:\32-bit, then click

Next. (Change D: to match your CD/

DVD-ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: Type in D:\64-bit, then click

Next. (Change D: to match your CD/

DVD-ROM drive letter)

8. Click Close to complete the installation.

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Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

2. Right click Computer, click Manage, double

Diagnostics, then click Device Manager.

3. Insert the driver CD. Right click PCI Parallel

Port, click Update Driver Software. Close
the AutoPlay box if displayed.

4. Click Browse my computer for driver

software. Type in D:\64-bit, 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.

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. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other

options and click Next.

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4. Insert the driver CD, type in D:\2000, then

click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/
DVD-ROM drive letter)

5. Click Next, then click Finish to complete

the installation.

To Verify Windows Installation

1. Check in Device Manager to verify

installation.

For Windows 8 / 7: Right click Computer,

click Manage, then click Device Manager.

For Windows Vista: Right click Computer,

click Manage, click Continue, then click
Device Manager.

For Windows XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right

click My Computer, click Manage, click
Device Manager.

For Windows Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2:

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

2. Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Ports

(COM & LPT), and a PCI ECP Parallel
Port... should be displayed.

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Windows ME

1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, select
Specify the location of the driver
(Advanced), 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/DVD-ROM drive letter)

3. Click Next, then Finish.

4. Click Yes to restart Windows to complete
the installation.

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:\9x,
then click Next. (Change D: to match your
CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

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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. Click Yes to restart Windows to complete

the installation.

Windows 95

1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click

Next.

2. Insert the driver CD, and click Other

Locations.

3. Type in D:\9x, click OK, then Finish.

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

4. 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/DVD-ROM drive letter)

5. Click Yes to restart Windows to complete

the installation.

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

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

2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), M65-PCI

ECP Parallel Port.....should be displayed.

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Changing Parallel Port Number

Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2003 / 2008 /
2008 R2 / 2000

Some parallel port devices need a specific LPT in
order to function properly. If your parallel port
device works, do not make any changes. Note:
this feature is not available in Windows ME /
98SE / 98 / 95.

1. Right click Computer or My Computer,
click Manage, then click Device Manager.

2. Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Ports

(COM & LPT), double click the PCI ECP
Parallel Port.

3. Click the Port Settings tab.

4. Click the down arrow next to the LPT Port
Number box, then select a parallel port that
is not in use.

5. Click OK to save the changes.

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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 analyst will promptly
respond.

SIIG offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase of the product.

SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product
having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. 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 from.

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

Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT

to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. 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 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 to SIIG. 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.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features,
and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control
standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of
our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.
SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.

PRODUCT NAME

DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCI

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: [phone]

DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCI 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.

December, 2012 Copyright © 2012 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.