User Manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: September 11, 2020
Product Diagram (PEX1P2)
Front Angle View
Port Function
1 Parallel Port • Female DB-25 Parallel Port
2 Bracket
• Congurable for Full Prole and Low Height
installations
3 PCIe x1 Connector
• Connect the Parallel Adapter Card to the PCI
Express Slot in the Computer
Requirements
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• Computer with an available PCI Express slot (x1)
Tools
• Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
Hardware Installation
Warning: Parallel Adapter Cards can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure
that the Installer is properly grounded before they open the Computer Case or touch
the Parallel Adapter Card. The Installer should wear an Anti-Static Strap when
installing any computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap is not available, discharge
any built-up static electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several
seconds. Only handle the Parallel Adapter Card by its edges and do not touch the
gold connectors.
1 Port PCI Express® Dual Prole Parallel Adapter Card - SPP/EPP/ECP
Installing the Low Prole Bracket
By default the Full Prole Bracket is attached to the Parallel Adapter Card.
Depending on the system conguration it may be necessary to remove the Full Prole
Bracket and replace it with the Low Prole Bracket (included).
1. Using a Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the two Bracket Screws securing
the Full Prole Bracket to the Parallel Adapter Card.
2. Align the Screw Holes on the Parallel Adapter Card with the Screw Holes on the
Low Prole Bracket. Making sure the Parallel Adapter Card is sitting on-top of the
Screw Holes on the Low Prole Bracket.
3. Insert the Bracket Screws through the Parallel Adapter Card and into the Screw
Holes on the Low Prole Bracket.
4. Using the Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Bracket Screws, being
careful not to over-tighten.
Installing the Parallel Adapter Card
1. Turn o the Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected
(e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the rear of the Computer and disconnect any
Peripheral Devices that are connected.
3. Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer for details about
how to do this safely.
4. Locate an open PCI Express Slot (x1) and remove the corresponding Metal Cover
Plate from the rear of the Computer Case. In most instances, the Metal Cover Plate
is attached to the rear of the Computer Case with a single Screw. Save this Screw
for the next step.
5. Gently insert the Parallel Adapter Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten
the Bracket to the rear of the Computer Case using the Screw from step 4.
6. Place the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
7. Reconnect the Power Cable to the rear of the Computer.
8. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in step 2.
9. Connect a SPP/EPP/ECP Peripheral Device to the Parallel Port on the Parallel
Adapter Card.
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