DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCIe Quick Installation Guide Introduction The DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCIe high-speed parallel card provides one additional parallel port to your PCIe Express enabled system. Key Features and Benefits • PCI Express 1-lane (x1) adapter that works in any PCI Express slot •...
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. Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer’s case for a few seconds.
To install the card, carefully align the card's bus connector with the selected PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the card. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
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At the PLX OXPCIe95x RS-232 Serial/ Parallel PCIe Card Setup window, click Install, then click Finish to restart the computer. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) Install the board and boot up Windows. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. Insert the driver CD, close the AutoPlay box if displayed.
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Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/ 64-bit) Install the board and boot up Windows. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, then Run. Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/ DVD-ROM drive letter) At the PLX OXPCIe95x RS-232 Serial/ Parallel PCIe Card Setup window, click...
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At the PLX OXPCIe95x RS-232 Serial/ Parallel PCIe Card Setup window, click Install, then click Finish to restart the computer. Windows Server 2008 R2 Install the board and boot up Windows. Insert the driver CD, close the AutoPlay box if displayed. Click Start, in the Search programs and files box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter.
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Click Start, then Run. Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/ DVD-ROM drive letter) At the PLX OXPCIe95x RS-232 Serial/ Parallel PCIe Card Setup window, click Install, then click Finish to restart the computer. To Verify Windows Installation Check in Device Manager to verify installation.
Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Ports (COM & LPT), PCI Express ECP Parallel Port (LPT...) should be displayed. Changing Parallel Port Number Some parallel port devices need a specific LPT in order to work. If your parallel port device works properly, do not change this setting.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
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Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688 DP 1-Port ECP/EPP Parallel PCIe is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.