StarTech.com PCI1PECPDV User manual

PCI Parallel Card

PCI1PECPDV Instruction Manual

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1 Port Parallel Dual Voltage / Dual Profile PCI Card

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 off 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.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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Table of Contents

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI Parallel Card. This card will allow you to

add DB25 connectivity for optimized performance from your parallel devices, such as

printers, scanners and more.

Features

• PCI 2.2 compliant

• PCI Power Management 1.0 compliant

• Offers data transfer rates of up to 1.5MB/Sec

Before you Begin

Contents

• PCI Parallel Card(1)

• Instruction Manual(1)

• Driver CD(1)

System Requirements

• Windows NT4, 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP

• Pentium-class computer with an available PCI or PCI-X slot

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This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related

software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the

order listed.

Inst alling the Card

1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to

the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to

ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.

2. 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.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot (as illustrated in Figure 1-1), removing the metal bracket

covering the accompanying empty port/socket.

4. Position the serial card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is aligned with

the entire slot. Insert the card firmly 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 (please consult

documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).

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

Installing the Drivers

Upon rebooting the computer, Windows will detect the newly installed card, and launch

the Found New Hardware Wizard.

Windows XP

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1. When the Found New Hardware

Wizard appears, select Install the

software automatically (recommended).

Insert the Driver CD, then click Next.

4. Windows will notify you once the driver

installation has completed. Please click

Finish.

You will be required to follow steps #1-4 again, following the initial installation. Please

repeat these steps to conclude the installation process.

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2. The next screen will prompt you to locate the

necessary files for installation. Please select

Search for the best drivers in this location,

place a checkmark next to Include this

location in the search, and specify the

location of the file to be installed. Click Next to

advance.

3. If you receive a notification that the drivers you

are installing have not yet passed Windows

Logo Testing, please click on Continue

Anyway, followed by Finish. Please note that

the software included with PCI1PECPDV

has been thoroughly tested for stability and

compatibility.

Verifying installation

Parallel Port Address configuration

Some parallel devices require a specific port designation, in order for the devices to

function properly. If your peripherals are functioning correctly with the newly installed

ports, there is no need to modify the parallel port address. However, if you are

experiencing difficulties:

Windows 95/98 Installation

Upon rebooting your computer following the installation of the PCI Parallel card, Windows

will detect the card and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard, and offer to install the

PCI Serial Controller.

1. Select Search for the best driver for your device (recommended). Insert the Driver

CD, and click Next.

2. Place a check next to CD-ROM Drive, remove all other check marks, and click Next.

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To verify that the installation has completed successfully

and that the newly installed port is now available:

1. Right click on My Computer, left-click on Manage.

Select Device Manager.

2. Click on the [+] sign next to Ports (COM & LPT).

Here, you should see the newly installed parallel port:

1. From the Device Manager window, double-click

Ports (COM & LPT), then double-click on

0X16PCI952 PCI Parallel port (Windows

XP)(LPT3).

2. Select the Port Settings tab.

3. At the LPT Port Number box, click on the down

arrow and select an LPT port that is not in use:

Following this selection, please click on

OK to save your changes.

3. Windows should automatically locate the correct file to install. Please click Next.

4. Windows will then build a driver installation database. Following this, you will be

notified that Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware

device requires. Please click Finish.

Please note that you will be required to follow these steps once more, following the initial

installation.

Verifying installation

To verify that the installation has completed successfully and that the newly installed port

is now available:

1. Click on the Start button. Click on Settings. Enter the Control Panel, and double-click

on the System icon. Select the Device Manager tab, and click on the [+] sign next to

Ports (COM & LPT), where you will see StarTech.com PCI listed.

Parallel Port configuration

From the Device Manager window, double-click on StarTech.com PCI to open the port

Properties window. Click on the Settings tab to make any adjustments.

Please note: Unless you are experiencing difficulties using your peripheral devices with

the installed port, there will be no need to make any changes to the

properties of the port.

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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 lifetime 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.

Instruction Manual

Revised: 17 November 2006 (Rev. A)

Bus Type PCI 5V / PCI-X 3.3V

Connectors 1 x DB25 Female Parallel Connector

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1.5 Mbps

Chipset OX16PCI1952

OS Support Supports Windows NT4, 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP

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