DP CyberParallel Dual PCIe Installation Guide Introduction The DP CyberParallel Dual PCIe adds 2 highspeed parallel ports to PCI Express enabled systems and supports EPP/ECP and SPP (standard) parallel port modes.
System Requirements • • PCI Express enabled system with an available PCI Express slot Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 Package Contents • • • • • • 2 DP CyberParallel Dual PCIe host card FP bracket DB25 ribbon cable (plugged on the board) LP bracket DB25 ribbon cable Spare low profile bracket for host card Driver CD Installation guide
Layout Stripe Parallel Port 2 (P2)* pin 1 Parallel Port 1 (P1) Figure 1 *Note: When connecting the DB25 ribbon cable to Parallel Port 2 (P2), position the ribbon cable so the stripe is on the side nearest to the slot bracket, see Figure 1.
Hardware Installation Note: For low profile systems, replace the currently mounted bracket with the included low profile bracket. 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 case for a few seconds.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. If you need the second parallel port, connect the DB25 connector bracket now and remove another slot bracket cover from an available PCIe slot. Skip this step if you need only one parallel port. Carefully align the card to the selected PCIe slot, push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the card. Mount the second parallel port and secure it with the slot bracket holding screw.
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 Insert the driver CD. Close the CD autoplay box if prompted. Check in Device Manager. For Windows 8 / 7: Right click Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager. For Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2: Right click Computer, click Manage, double click Diagnostics, then click Device Manager.
5. 6. 7. For 64-bit / 2008 R2: Type D:\64bit, click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) At Windows has successfully updated your driver software, click Close. Go back to Device Manager, right click PCI Parallel Port, then click Update Driver Software. Repeat steps 4 & 5, then restart the computer to complete the installation. Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/ 64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click Cancel at the Found New Hardware. Insert the driver CD.
7. 8. 9. For 32-bit: Type D:\32bit, click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) For 64-bit: Type D:\64bit, click Next. Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) At Completing the Hardware Update Wizard, click Finish. Go back to Device Manager, right click PCI Parallel Port. Repeat steps 4 - 7, then restart the computer to complete the installation. Windows 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 8 Insert the driver CD. Close the CD autoplay box if prompted. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
5. 6. Type D:\32-bit, click OK, then click Next (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) At Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Finish, then restart the computer to complete the installation. To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. Check in Device Manager to verify installation. For Windows 8 / 7: Right click Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager.
Changing Parallel Port Some parallel port devices need a specific LPT in order to function properly. If your device works, do not make any changes. 1. For Windows 8 / 7 / XP / 2003 / 2000: Right click Computer or My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager. For Server 2008 / 2008 R2: Right click Computer, click Manage, double click Diagnostics, then click Device Manager. 2.
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