SIIG CyberParallel Dual Quick Installation Manual

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CyberParallel Dual

Quick Installation Guide

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Introducing the CyberParallel Dual

The CyberParallel Dual is a high-speed parallel I/O card
for parallel device connections. It provides 2 ECP/EPP
parallel ports which support data transfer rates up to

1.5 MB/sec.

Features and Benefits

• Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play

• Can be installed in 32-/64-bit, 3.3v/5v PCI and

PCI-X slots

• Full support for DOS and Windows based software

• PCI IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts

• Compliant with IEEE 1284-1994 parallel port
standard

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

• Supports ECP/EPP, Bi-directional Parallel Port
(PS2) and Standard Parallel Port (SPP) modes

System Requirements

• Pentium® or equivalent computer with an available
PCI slot

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

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Package Contents

• CyberParallel Dual board

• Driver CD

• DB25 parallel port cable (for 2nd parallel port)

• Quick installation guide

Board Layout

Figure 1. Cyber Parallel Dual layout

*Note: When connecting the DB25 parallel port
cable to Parallel Port 2 (P2), position the ribbon

cable so the colored stripe is on the side closest to
the slot bracket.

Parallel Port 1

(P1)

Parallel Port 2

(P2)*

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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 your computer's
cover.

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

4. If you need the second parallel port, connect the
25-pin ribbon cable connector now and remove
another slot bracket cover from an available PCI
slot. See Figure 1 on page 2 for more details. Skip
this step if you need only one parallel port.

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 parallel port and secure it with
the slot bracket holding screw. Skip this step if you
need only one parallel port.

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

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Software Installation

This section provides the steps on how to install the
CyberParallel Dual drivers. Please make sure the board is
installed before proceeding with the driver installation.

Windows 95

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

2. Insert the driver CD and click Other Locations.

3. Type in X:\2P\95, click OK, then click Finish.
(Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

4. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
Copying Files dialog box appears, type in X:\2P\95,
then click OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)

5. Restart Windows to complete the driver 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.

3. Select Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
insert the driver CD, type in X:\2P\98, then click
Next. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)

4. Click Next, then Finish.

5. Restart Windows to complete the driver installation.