StarTech.com PEX2PECP2 User Manual

Manual Revision: 07/11/2012

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PEX2PECP2

2 Port PCI Express Parallel Adapter
Card - SPP/EPP/ECP/PS2

*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Package Contents .................................................................................................................................... 1

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation .............................................................................................2

Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................. 2

Software Installation ............................................................................................................................... 2

Specications ..........................................................................................3

Technical Support ..................................................................................4

Warranty Information ............................................................................4

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Introduction

The PEX2PECP2 2 Port PCI Express Parallel Adapter Card - EPP/ECP/SPP/PS2 parallel
card adds two IEEE 1284 parallel ports to your PC, with support for parallel data
communication at speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps.

This high performance 2 Port PCI Express parallel card adds 2 DB25 parallel ports, perfect
for connecting printers, scanners, memory card readers, bar code scanners and more.
With the added convenience of plug-and-play capability, installing the parallel adapter
card is hassle-free. The PCIe Parallel card also includes both standard and half-height/low
prole mounting brackets for compatibility with almost any system form factor.

Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Package Contents

• 1 x PCI Express Parallel Card

• 2 x Low prole brackets

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Windows® 8 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000, Sever 2008 R2, 2003
(32/64) or Linux

• PC with an available PCI Express slot

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Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged
by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your
computer case or touching your card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an
anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is
unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be
careful to handle the card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at
the time of purchase.

2. Locate an empty PCI Express slot, removing the metal bracket covering the
accompanying empty port/socket.

3. Position the card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is properly
aligned with the slot. Insert the card rmly into the slot, distributing force evenly
across the length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining
socket (previously covered by metal bracket), using the correct size screw.

4. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer.

Software Installation

For Windows® 2000

1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears , click Next.

3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and click Next.

4. Select CD-ROM drives, but uncheck the other boxes, then click Next.

5. Click Next.

6. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.

For Windows® XP/Server 2003

1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the software automatically
(Recommended), then click Next.

3. If a Hardware Installation warning pops up indicating that the driver software has
not been digitally signed, click Continue Anyway, then click Finish to complete the
driver installation.

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For Windows® 8, 7, Vista

1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Locate and install driver software
(recommended).

3. Click Next to continue to setup.

4. The Add New Hardware Wizard will now ask you Would you like to install this device
software?. Click Install to continue.

5. Click Close once driver installation is complete.

To Verify Windows® Driver Installation

To verify that the necessary software has been installed, Click on the Device Manager
tab in System Properties, which you can be accessed through the Control Panel or by
following these steps:

1. Right-click on My Computer and select Manage.

2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on Device Manager.

You should see one PCI Express ECP Parallel Port … installed under Ports (COM &
LPT) item.

Specications

Product Dimensions

121 mm (4.76 in) x 19 mm (0.75 in) x 67

mm (2.64 in)

Bus Type PCI-Express x1

Chipset ASIX/MosChip - MCS9865

Maximum Data Transfer Rate Up to 1.5 Mbps

OS Support

Windows® 8 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64),

XP(32/64), 2000, Sever 2008 R2, 2003

(32/64) and Linux

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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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime 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.

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special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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
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