StarTech.com PEX1P User manual

PEX1P

PEX1PLP

PCI Express Parallel Card

Instruction Manual

*PEX1P shown

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.•

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Software Installation ....................................................................3

Verifying Installation.....................................................................4

Speciﬁcations.................................................................. 5

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

Warranty Information...................................................... 6

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Introduction

The StarTech.com 1-Port PCI Express to Parallel Adapter Card adds an

SPP/EPP/ECP compatible parallel port to any PCI Express enabled PC.

Installed into an x1 PCI Express (PCIe) slot and allowing for connections

to EPP/ECP parallel peripherals, the PCIe native, single-chip design

ensures maximum performance and reliability. Featuring a single DB25

parallel port, perfect for connecting printers, scanners and more and

backed by StarTech.com’s two year warranty and free lifetime technical

support.

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•

Low Proﬁle compatible for small-form factor PCs (PEX1PLP only)•

Package Contents

1 x PCI Express Parallel Card•

1 x Full-Proﬁle Bracket (PEX1PLP only - Low Proﬁle bracket attached)•

1 x Low-Proﬁle Bracket (PEX1P only - Full Proﬁle bracket attached)•

1 x Instruction Manual•

1 x Driver CD•

System Requirements

PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot•

Microsoft• ®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7,

or DOS, or Linux®

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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

Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer1.

(i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable

from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer and

disconnect all peripheral devices.

Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for2.

your computer system for details.

Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.

on the rear of the computer case (Refer to documentation for your

computer system for details.). Note that this card will work in PCI

Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

NOTE: If using the PEX1PLP and installing into a full proﬁle computer

case, use a screw driver to remove the screws holding the low proﬁle

bracket to the card and replace with the included full proﬁle bracket.

Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to4.

the rear of the case.

Place the cover back onto the computer case.5.

Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and6.

reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.

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Software Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert1.

the Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect

to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time” option and

click Next.

Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and2.

then click the Next button.

Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has3.

completed, click the Finish button.

Windows Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click1.

on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)” option. If

prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online” option.

When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came2.

with the card, into your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically

proceed to search the CD.

If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this3.

driver software anyway” option to proceed.

Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.4.

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Verifying Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in

Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window,

select Device Manager from the left window panel.

Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. A new ‘PCI Express

Parallel Port’ should be visible. The port is ready to connect to new

devices.

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Specications

PEX1P

PEX1PLP

Bus Interface PCI Express rev 1.1

(x1 slot connector)

Form Factor Full, Low (PEX1PLP only) Proﬁle

Chipset ID PLX OXPCIe952

Connectors 1 x DB25 female

Supported Standards IEEE1284: SPP/ECP/EPP

Maximum Data Transfer Rate Up to 1.5 Mbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH

Dimensions

PEX1P:

120.0mm x 110.0mm x 21.0mm

PEX1PLP:

80.0mm x 110.0mm x 21.0mm

Weight PEX1P: 65g

PEX1PLP: 55g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/

Vista/Server 2008 R2/7, DOS,

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.

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 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.

StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-ﬁnd easy” since 1985,

providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer

base that spans many channels, including government, education

and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched

selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server

Management solutions, serving a worldwide market through our

locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and

Taiwan.

Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about all

our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the

Cable Finder, Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide.

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