SIIG CyberParallel Dual User manual

CyberParallel Dual

Quick Installation Guide

04-0328B

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.

FeaturesandBenefits

•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

SystemRequirements

•Pentium or equivalent computer with an available

PCI slot

•DOS, Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/

XP/Server 2003

PackageContents

• (1)CyberParallelDualboard

• (1) Driver CD

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

• This quick installation guide

BoardLayout

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)*

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.

Caution: Static Electricity Discharge may permanently

damage your system. To avoid possible static electricity

discharge during the installation, please follow the

guidelines below:

•Discharge any static electricity build up in your

bodybytouchingalargegroundedmetalsurfaceor

the computer’s case (if plugged in), for a few

seconds.

•During the installation, avoid any contact with

internal parts. Handle cards only by their external

edges.

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.

2. Unplugthepowercordandremoveyourcomputer's

cover.

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

4. CarefullyalignthecardtotheselectedPCIslotpush

the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well

seated.

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

the card.

6. Replacethecomputercoverandreconnectthepower

cord.

Figure 2. Inserting the PCI Board

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.

Windows95DriverInstallation

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

CopyingFilesdialogboxappears,typeinX:\2P\95,

then click OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM

drive letter)

5. RestartWindowstocompletethedriverinstallation.

Windows98/98SEDriverInstallation

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. RestartWindowstocompletethedriverinstallation.

WindowsMEDriverInstallation

1. AttheAddNewHardwareWizard,chooseSpecify

the location of the driver (Advanced), then click

Next.

2. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other box,

insert the driver CD, type in X:\2P\ME, then click

Next. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive

letter)

3. Click Next, then Finish.

4. RestartWindowstocompletethedriverinstallation.

WindowsNT4.0DriverInstallation

1 From the desktop, click Start,then Run.

2. Insert the driver CD, type X:\2P\NT4\setup.exe,

then click OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM

drive letter)

3. At the Welcome window, click Continue.

4. Atthe Multi-IODriversSetupwindow,clickNext.

5. SelectYesandclickFinishtorestartNTtocomplete

the driver installation.

Windows2000DriverInstallation

1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.

2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device

(Recommended), then click Next.

3. SelectSpecifythelocation,unchecktheotherboxes,

then click Next.

4. Insert the driver CD, type in X:\2P\2000, then click

OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive

letter)

5. Click Next, then click Finish to complete the driver

installation.

WindowsXPDriverInstallation

1. AttheFoundNewHardwareWizard,chooseInstall

from a list or specific location (Advanced), then

click Next.

2. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in

thesearch,unchecktheotherbox,typeinX:\2P\XP,

thenclickNext. (ChangeX:tomatchyourCD-ROM

drive letter)

3. At the Hardware Installation window, click

ContinueAnyway,thenclickFinish. Ourdriverhas

beenthoroughlytestedforstabilityandcompatibility.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times.

5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.

WindowsServer2003DriverInstallation

1. AttheFoundNewHardwareWizard,chooseInstall

from a list or specific location (Advanced), then

click Next.

2. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in

the search, uncheck the other box, type in

X:\2P\2003, then click Next. (Change X: to match

your CD-ROM drive letter)

3. At the Hardware Installation window, click

ContinueAnyway,thenclickFinish. Ourdriverhas

beenthoroughlytestedforstabilityandcompatibility.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times.

5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.

DOSDriverInstallation

1. Insert the driver CD. From the C:\> prompt, type

copy X:\2P\dos\*.*,and press <Enter>. (Change

X: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

2. Type edit autoexec.bat, and press <Enter>.

3. Add C:\nmdosin.exe -a at the bottom of the

autoexec.bat file.

4. Go to File, save the changes and exit.

5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.

VerifyProperWindowsDriverInstallation

For Windows 95/98/98SE/ME:

1. Right click My Computer, click Properties, click

Device Manager.

2. Double click NetMosMultiFunction, NetMos

PCI...Controller should be listed.

3. Doubleclick Ports(COM&LPT),twoNetMosPCI

Parallel Ports should be listed.

For Windows NT 4.0:

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double click NetMos Multi-I/O Ports icon, click

ParallelPorttab, two parallel portsshouldbe listed

under Ports.

For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003:

1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click

Device Manger.

2. DoubleclickMultifunctionadapters,NetMos9835

PCI... Controller should be listed.

3. Doubleclick Ports(COM&LPT),twoNetMosPCI

Parallel Ports should be listed.

Troubleshooting

Problem:Iaminstallingaparallel port(s)andmysystem

freezes up when Windows tries to install the driver for

my printer port.

Solution:Enteryoursystembios,settheonboardparallel

port I/O address to 278h, save and exit. In certain

systems, the address 278h is reserved for ISA boards. So

when the PCI parallel port tries to capture this address,

your system gets confused and freezes up.

Technical Support and Warranty

QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!

Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.

Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers

and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks

away. Youcanalsosubmitquestionsonlineandoneofourtechnical

supportanalysts will promptly respond.

A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is

offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty

details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this

product,pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.

If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the

producttothestorewhereyoupurchasedfrom.

If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please

followthese steps tohave theproduct repaired or replaced.

Step1: SubmityourRMArequest.

Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a

request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be

defective,anRMAnumberwillbeissued. SIIGRMAdepartment

can also be reached at (510)413-5333.

Step2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.

•Properlypacktheproductforshipping. Allsoftware,cable(s)

andanyotheraccessoriesthatcamewiththeoriginalpackage

mustbeincluded.

•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned

package. SIIGwillrefusetoacceptanyshippingpackage,and

will not be responsible for a product returned without an

RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.

•YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingtheproducttoSIIG

at the following address:

SIIG,Inc.

6078 Stewart Avenue

Fremont, CA 94538

RMA#:

•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground

in the U.S and International Economy outside of the U.S at

nocosttothecustomer.

CyberParallelDual is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.

SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are

registeredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation. PentiumisaregisteredtrademarkofIntelCorporation.

Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks

oftheirrespectivecompanies.

PRODUCT NAME

CyberParallelDual

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS

B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:

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 Ave.

Fremont, CA 94538-3152

About SIIG, Inc.

Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer

ofI/Oconnectivityproducts,includingPCI&ISAserialandparallel

ports,USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,FireWire(1394a/b),

Networking,SoundCards,andotheraccessories. SIIGisthepremier

one-stopsourceofupgrades.

SIIGproductsoffercomprehensiveusermanuals,manyuser-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

foundincomputerretailstores,mailordercatalogs,ande-commerce

sitesintheAmericasandtheUK,aswellasthroughmajordistributors,

systemintegrators,andVARs.

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