SIIG CyberParallel Dual User manual

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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter will guide you through the installation of your
CyberParallel Dual. There are no jumpers or switches to set for
this PCI Plug-n-Play board.
2-1 Installing the CyberParallel Dual
Proceed with the following instructions to install the board in
your computer. General installation instructions are given
since the design of computer cases varies. Refer to your
computer’s reference manual whenever in doubt.
Note: Leave the CyberParallel Dual board in its
static-resistantbaguntilyouarereadytoinstallit.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other
connected peripheral devices. Follow the precautions for
static electricity discharge.
CAUTION:STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE
may permanently damage your system. In order to
avoid possible static electricity discharge during
installationprocedures,pleasefollowtheguidelines
below:
•Dischargeanystaticelectricitybuildupinyourbodyby
touching a large grounded metal surface such as the
computer case (if plugged in), a metal window frame,
refrigerator, or water tap for a few seconds.
•During installation procedures, avoid any contact with
internal parts. Handle cards only by their edges.
CAUTION: Disconnect the AC power source
before removing the cover.

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2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer.
3. Remove the computer’s cover.
4. Select an available 32-bit PCI slot for the new board.
NOTE
If you intend to install the DB25 parallel port
connectorbracket, selectanI/Oexpansionslotwith
anadjacentslotforinstallingthe connectorbracket.
5. Remove theselected slotbrackets by unscrewing thehold-
ing screws and sliding them out. Save the screws for se-
curing the CyberParallel Dual and the connector bracket
after they are installed.
Fig. 2-1. Remove the Slot Bracket
6. To install theCyberParallel Dual, carefully alignthe board’s
bus connector with the selected expansion slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but gently,
until it is well seated.
7. To install the DB25 parallel port connector bracket,
carefully slide it into the slot where the slot bracket had
been removed.

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NOTE: Hold the card by its external edges
only. Try to avoid touching the components,
connectors or pins.
Fig. 2-2. Install the CyberParallel Dual Board and
the connector bracket
8. Replace the slot bracket holding screws to secure the
board and the connector bracket to the rear slot panels.
9. Connect the connector on the bracket mounted parallel
port's ribbon cable to the 26-pin connector on the
CyberParallel Dualboard. Make sure pin 1 of the ribbon
cable (the side imprinted with color stripe) is matched
with pin 1 on the board’s connector (indicated by a silk
screened number 1).
10. Replace the computer's cover.
11. Reconnect the power cord and make new connections to
the ports.
The hardware installation is now complete. Continue to the
next section for the installation of the driver and utiltiy files.

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2-2 Installing the Drivers and Utilities
This section provides information on how to install the
CyberParallel Dual's drivers and utilities for the following
operating systems:
Windows 95/98
Windows NT 4.0
DOS/Windows 3.x
IMPORTANT
Make sure you have installed the CyberParallel Dual
in your system BEFORE installing the software.
2-2.1 Windows 95 & 98 Driver Installation
Perform the following steps to install the drivers for
Windows 95/98:
1. When you first turn on your computer after installing the
CyberParallel Dual board, Windows will notify you of
“New Hardware Found”. From the choices listed on the
screen, select:
“•Driverfromdiskprovided byhardwaremanufacturer”
and click OK.
2. Insert the Driver Installation diskette in the floppy drive
and click OK.
3. Make sure the path in the command line window is
A:\. Then, click on OK to install the driver files.
4. Remove the diskette and select Yes to restart your
computer to finish setting up the new hardware.
To verify successful installation:
1. Fromthemaindesktop,clickonMyComputer,thendouble-
click on Control Panel, System, and Device Manager.
2. Double-click on either Ports (COM & LPT) or SIIG Cyber
PCIdeviceoptions.SIIGCyberParallelDualBoardshould
be displayed when successfully installed. The port is ready
to connect your new device.

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2-2.2 Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation
The Windows NT 4.0 drivers and associated files reside in
the NT subdirectory on the Driver Installation diskette.
Perform the following steps to install the Windows NT 4.0
drivers:
1 Boot up from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.
2. Insert theDriver Installation diskette in the floppy drive.
3. From the desktop, double-click on My Computer, then
3 1/2 Floppy (A:) and NT subdirectory.
4. Double-click on the setup icon. When the program
opensto the“SIIGCyberPCIWelcome” window,clickon
Next to continue.
5. From the “Choose Destination Location” window, click
Next to install the driver files in the default folder. Or
click Browse to change, then click Next to proceed.
6. From the next “Setup Complete” window, click Finish.
7. Remove the diskette and click on Finish to reboot your
system.
To verify successful installation:
1. From the main desktop, click on My Computer, then
Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the SIIG Cyber PCI icon. The assigned
system configuration will be displayed.
Note: During system startup after installing the
board, a non-conflicting system setting such as
base I/O address will be assigned. If you like to
changeittoaspecificsetting,youcanoverridethe
assigned setting by going into the Control Panel,
SIIG Cyber PCI, Settings, then Advanced to
change it.

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2-2.3 DOS/Windows 3.x Utilities
For DOS support, run the dosinst.bat file to copy DOS
driver files cb10xpc.exe, cb10xsu.exe and dosinst.bat to
subdirectory c:\siig\cb10x>on drive C.
1. Insert Driver Installation diskette in the floppy drive.
2. From the C:\> prompt, type a: and press <Enter>.
3. From the A:\> prompt, type cd dos and press <Enter>.
4. From the A:\DOS> prompt, type dosinst and press
<Enter> to copy the files to subdirectory c:\siig\cb10x.
5. Remove the floppy diskette and reboot your system.
2-2.4 DOS Utilities
The following two DOS utilities are provided in the DOS
subdirectory of the Driver Installation diskette:
CB10xpc.exe Display the current configuration of the I/O
portaddressandmodesettingfortheparallel
port.
CB10xsu.exe Change the mode setting of the parallel
port.
You can either run the utilities from the diskette, or copy them
to a subdirectory on your hard drive.
CB10xpc.exe
The I/Oportaddressandmodesettingfortheparallelportare
automaticallyassignedduringthesystem'sstartup. Ifyoulike
to view the current system setting for the CyberParallel Dual,
proceedwiththefollowinginstructiontoruntheCB10xpc.exe:
• Go to My Computer in Windows 95 and click on the
subdirectory where the DOS utility files are stored. If it is
from the floppy disk, insert Driver Installation diskette and
double-click on “3 1/2 Floppy (A:)”, “DOS” folder and the
file cb10xpc.exe to display the current settings.

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CB10xsu.exe
Mode Change
Your CyberParallel Dual supports EPP/ECP, ECP, EPP, and
BPP/SPP modes. The default mode setting is EPP/ECP.
You can change the mode by running cb10xsu.exe.
1. Go to My Computer in Windows 95 and click on the
subdirectory where the DOS utility files are stored. If it is
from the floppy disk, insert Driver Installation diskette and
double-clickon“31/2Floppy(A:)”andpress<Enter>.Then
double-click on the “DOS” folder and press <Enter>.
2. Double-click on the file cb10xsu.exe and press <Enter>.
The first screen displays the current mode setting, for
example: Parallel 1, EPP(1.9)/ECP.
3. To change the mode setting, type the letter “C” and press
<Enter>.
4. Typeinthenumbercorrespondingtothemodeyouwantto
changeto,such as“4”for BPP/SPPand press<Enter>.The
screen will display the change.
5. Type “Q” and press<Enter> to quit.
6. Restart your system for the change to take effect.

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