PCI1PM Instruction Manual PCI Parallel Adapter 1-Port Remappable PCI Parallel Adapter Card Manual Revision:01/10/2011 For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.
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Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................... 1 Packaging Contents..................................................................... 1 System Requirements.................................................................. 1 Installation........................................................................ 2 DIP Switch Settings...................................................................... 2 Hardware Installation..............................
Introduction The PCI1PM Re-mappable 1 Port PCI Parallel Card adds one fully featured I/O mapped IEEE 1284 parallel port to your system using a PCI expansion slot.
Installation WARNING! PCI 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 PCI 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.
Hardware Installation 1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (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. 2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your computer system for details. 3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the computer case. 4.
2. When prompted, select that the hardware is already installed, then choose the “Add a new hardware device” from the list of device types. 3. Select the option to install the hardware manually, then select “Ports” has the hardware type.
4. From the Standard Port Types, select ECP Printer Port, then proceed to complete the installation. 5. Once the hardware wizard has completed, access the Device Manager by right-clicking on My Computer and selecting the “Manage” option. In the Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel. 6. Locate the new port under the “Ports” category and right-click on it and select “Properties”. 7.
8. Select “I/O Range” under the Resource Settings then click the “Change Settings” button. 9. Select the “Value” that matches the DIP switch settings used for the adapter card and note any conflicts that appear. Accept the settings and reboot the computer. 10. If a conflict is not reported in Device Manager, then the port should be ready for use. Otherwise contact the system or motherboard manufacturer for a possible work around. Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 1.
2. Click on “Action” from the top menu and select the “Add Legacy Hardware” option. This will launch the Add Hardware wizard. 3. When prompted, select the option to install hardware manually, then select “Ports” as the hardware type. 4. From the Standard Port Types category, select ECP Printer Port, then proceed to complete the wizard.
5. From Device Manager, right-click on the newly added port and select “Properties”. 6. Select the “Resources” tab from along the top tabs and then click the “Set Configuration Manually” button. 7. Select the “I/O Range” field from Resource Settings and uncheck the “Use Automatic Settings” box, then click the “Change Settings” button.
8. Select the “Value” that matches the DIP switch settings used for the adapter card and note any conflicts that appear. Accept the settings and reboot the computer. 9. If a conflict is not reported in Device Manager, then the port should be ready for use. Otherwise contact the system or motherboard manufacturer for a possible work around. Standard Plug-and-Play Mode Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive.
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD. 3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software anyway” option to proceed. 4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.
Specifications PCI revision 2.3 (33MHz) Bus Interface 3.3V/5V compatible Form Factor Full/Low Profile Chipset ID Sunix UL7512EQ External Connectors 1 x DB25 female Supported Standards IEEE 1284-1994 (ECP/EPP/SPP/BPP) Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1.8 Mbps FIFO Buffer 16 Byte Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F) Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F) Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH Dimensions 121.0mm x 61.0mm x 13.
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