SIIG CyberParallel PCIe Quick Installation Manual

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CyberParallel PCIe

Quick Installation Guide

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Introducing the CyberParallel PCIe

The CyberParallel PCIe high-speed parallel adapter
provides one additional parallel port to your PCI Express
enabled system.

Features and Benefits

• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification
Revision 1.0a

• PCI Express 1-lane (x1) parallel adapter works with
PCI Express slots with different lane width

• Full support for Windows-based software

• Supports EPP/ECP and SPP (standard) parallel

port modes

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled system with an available PCI
Express slot

• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000

Package Contents

• CyberParallel PCIe adapter

• Spare enhanced low-profile bracket

• Driver CD

• Quick installation guide

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Parallel Port

Layout

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. Note: For low

profile chassis, remove the full 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
Express slot.

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4. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCI Express 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
CyberParallel PCIe 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.

Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.