StarTech.com PEX1P User manual
Manual Revision: 02/01/2012
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PEX1P
PEX1PLP
1 Port PCI Express Parallel Adapter Card
- SPP/EPP/ECP
*actual product may vary from photos
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.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................2
Software Installation ...............................................................................................................................2
For Windows® 2000..................................................................................................................................2
For Windows® XP/Server 2003/XP-x64/Server 2003-x64..................................................2
For Windows® Vista/Vista-x64............................................................................................................3
To Verify Windows® Driver Installation.........................................................................................3
Specications.....................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................5
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................5
Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI Express Parallel Card. This card will allow you to add
DB25 connectivity for optimized performance from your parallel devices, while taking advantage
of the speed and power of PCI Express with plug and play connections to devices such as
printers, scanners and more.
Features
• Maximum data transfer rate of 1.5 Mbps
• PCI 2.2 and PCI Power Management 1.0 compliant
• SPP/EPP/ECP Parallel port fully supports existing Centronics interface
Package Contents
• 1 x PCI Express Parallel Card
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Windows 95/NT4/98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, DOS, or Linux
• PC with an available PCI Express slot
Instruction Manual 2
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/XP-x64/Server 2003-x64
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.
Instruction Manual 3
For Windows® Vista/Vista-x64
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.
Instruction Manual 4
Specications
Product Dimensions 21 mm (0.83 in ) x 110 mm (4.33 in )
x 120 mm (4.72 in )
Bus Type PCI-Express one lane
Chipset OXPCIe952
Maximum Data Transfer Rate Up to 1.5 Mbps
OS Support
Windows 95/ 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/
Vistal(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server 2008
R2, and Linux
Instruction Manual 5
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 two 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 ocers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions.
We make it easy to locate the parts, and we quickly deliver them wherever they need
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Visit www.startech.com for complete information on all StarTech.com products and
to access exclusive resources and time-saving tools.
StarTech.com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology
parts. StarTech.com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States,
Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market.
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