This chapter will guide you through the installation of your Parallel Pro . It includes instructions on: • properly configure the jumpers on your board • install your Parallel Pro in your computer 2-1 Board Layout 5 7 9 10 11 12...
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Parallel Pro User's Manual 2-2 Configuring the Parallel Pro Prior to installing the Parallel Pro , verify the configuration about your computer. The factory default jumper settings should work with most systems. However, you should make sure that the default settings on the board are different from any other existing devices' in your system.
Installation 2-2.2 Default Jumper Settings Description Jumper-Pins Default Setting Parallel Port 278h IRQ 9 ECP/EPP ECP/EPP DMA 3 5 7 9 10 11 12 PORT ADDRESS MODE Figure 2-3. Default Jumper Settings 2-2.3 Configuring the Parallel (Printer) Port The parallel port is factory set as I/O port address 278h, IRQ9 , ECP/EPP mode and DMA 3.
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Parallel Pro User's Manual Interrupt Request Description Jumper Jumper Setting IRQ5 5 7 9 10 11 10 11 IRQ7 10 11 IRQ9* 10 11 IRQ10 10 11 IRQ11 10 11 IRQ12 Note: A typical sound card will use IRQ5. If you want to use IRQ5 as your parallel port setting, please refer to your sound card’s manual and reconfigure your sound card’s...