StarTech.com PEX1P User manual

PEX1P

PCI Express Parallel Card

Instruction Manual

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 rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-

ment 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 com-

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-

lar 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

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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 ......3

For Windows® Vista/Vista-x64 ................................................3

To Verify Windows® Driver Installation ....................................3

Speciﬁcations.................................................................. 4

Technical Support........................................................... 5

Warranty Information ...................................................... 5

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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

This package should contain:

PCI Express Parallel Card (1)•

Instruction Manual(1)•

Driver CD(1)•

System Requirements

Windows® 32 and 64-bit editions: 2000, XP, Vista™, Server 2003•

PC with an available PCI Express slot•

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Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be se-

verely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly ground-

ed 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 your-

self 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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Specications

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 2000, XP, Vista™, Server 2003

(32 & 64-bit editions)

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-

ment 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 one year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materi-

als 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

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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 Serv-

er 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

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