PCI Parallel Card
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Instruction Manual
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1 Port EPP/ECP PCI Parallel Card
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Verifying Parallel card installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Configuration the LPT port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remap the Parallel port I/O address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI Parallel Card. This card will allow you to
add a DB25 parallel port, for optimized performance from your parallel devices, and plug
and play connections to devices such as printers, scanners and more.
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• Offers I/O access speeds up to 8 times as fast as existing ISA bus serial ports
• IRQ sharing eliminates IRQ conflicts
• Compatible with a wide array of parallel devices
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Contents
• PCI Parallel Card(1)
• Instruction Manual(1)
• Driver CD(1)
System Requirements
• Minimum operating system requirement: Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP or later; DOS
or Linux
• Pentium class computer with an available PCI slot
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1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.
2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if
necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side, so that the PCI expansion slot
openings on the motherboard are facing upwards.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that
covers the corresponding rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform
this step. Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.
4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.
5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.
6. Replace and secure the computer cover.
Installing the Drivers
Windows 98SE/ME
Upon booting up for the first time following the physical installation of the PCI Parallel
card, Windows will detect that the card is present and prompt for driver installation.
Insert the driver CD in your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and direct Windows to search for the
correct driver, located on the driver disk, in the following path: D:\IO\PCI IP\Win9x
Windows 2000/XP/2003
Upon booting up for the first time following the physical installation of the PCI Parallel
card, Windows will detect that the card is present and prompt for driver installation.
Insert the driver CD in your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and direct Windows to search for the
correct driver in the following path: D:\IO\PCI IP\WHQL Driver for 2K_XP_2003, where
D:/ specifies the CD/DVD-ROM drive letter designation.
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Windows NT 4.0 - Upon booting up for the first time following the physical installation of
the PCI Parallel card, Windows will detect that the card is present and prompt for driver
installation. Insert the driver CD in your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and direct Windows to
search for the correct driver in the following path: D:\IO\PCI IP\WHQL Driver for
2K_XP_2003, where D:/ specifies the CD/DVD-ROM drive letter designation.
Linux - Detailed instructions for Linux installations are located on the accompanying
Driver CD, in the following locations:
D:\IO\PCI IO\Linux\Red Hat V8.0.pdf
D:\IO\PCI IO\Linux\Red Hat V6.0.pdf
DOS - To install the necessary drivers from within DOS, please locate and execute the
following file:
D:\IO\PCI IO\DOS\install.exe
Verifying PCI Parallel Card installation
Once the software installation has completed, verify that the hardware has successfully
been installed on your system:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. Open System.
3. Open Hardware.
4. Open Device Manager.
5. Click on Ports, to display the newly installed port, as shown below. If the port does not
appear, you may be required to re-install the driver software.
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Newly installed ports
Configuring the LPT port
1. Be sure your printer or other parallel peripheral is securely connected to the PCI
Parallel card.
2. Open the Windows Control Panel, open Printers and click Add Printer. This will
launch the Add Printer Wizard.
3. If you want to connect a printer to your PCI Parallel Card, please select PCI ECP/EPP
Port, and click next. Follow any further installation instructions from within Windows.
Note: If you wish to connect a scanner or zip disk to
the parallel port, you will be required to remap the
Parallel Port I/O address to 0x378 or 0x278 under
Windows 95 / 98SE / ME.
Remap the Parallel Port I/O address
1. Double-click Multi IO Controller from within the Windows Device Manager. Right-click
on PCI Multi I/O adapter, and select Properties.
2. Select the Configure tab. If you want to remap the I/O address, select Remap to
legacy 0x378 and/or 0x278 I/O ports. Click OK. This setting will take effect following
the next system reboot.
3. Once the computer has rebooted, verify that the changes have taken effect by
browsing to System Properties. Once you have ensured that the changes have been
applied, close out of System Properties. Your card is now configured for use.
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement
may not apply to you.
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Bus Type PCI 5V
Connectors 1 x DB25 female
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 2.7 Mbps
Chipset Sunix SUN1888
OS Support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7, DOS, Linux
Product Dimensions 55 x 120 x 20 mm
Revised: 17 October 2006 (Rev. A)
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