SIIG 04-0358C User manual

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Parallel PCI 1P
Quick Installation Guide
04-0358C
Introducing the Parallel PCI 1P
The Parallel PCI 1P high-speed parallel card provides one
additional parallel port to your system. Depending on
the model purchased, this board will fit into either Full or
Low Profile chassis.
Features and Benefits
•Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play
•Supports 32-/64-bit, 3.3V/5V PCI and PCI-X slots
•Full support for Windows-based software
•Reduces CPU load and improves system
performance dramatically
•Supports EPP/ECP, BPP (bi-directional), SPP
(standard) parallel port modes
System Requirements
•Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
32-/64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot
•Windows ®95/98/98SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP (32-
/64-bit)/Server2003(32-/64-bit)/Vista(32-/64-bit)
PackageContents
•Parallel PCI 1P board
• Low profile bracket (for Dual Profile PCI-1P only)
• Driver CD
• This quick installation guide

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Parallel Port
Layout
Dependingonthemodelpurchased,the bracket mounted
on your board may vary from the image displayed.
Figure 1. Layout
Hardware Installation
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’s case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.
Full profile bracket

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3. Remove your computer’s cover.
4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCI slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.
6. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
7. Replacethecomputer coverandreconnectthepower
cord.
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
CyberParallel PCI drivers.
Windows 95
1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
2. Insert the driver CD, and click Other Locations.
Type in D:\9x, click OK, then Finish. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
Copying Files dialog box appears, type in
D:\9x, then click OK. (Change D: to match your
CD-ROM drive letter)
4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows 98/98SE
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended), then click Next.

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3. Select Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
insert the driver CD, type in D:\9x, then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. Click Next, then Finish. If prompted, at the Insert
Disk box click OK. Insert your Windows 98
Installation CD-ROM then click OK.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows ME
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, select Specify
the location of the driver (Advanced), then click
Next.
2. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other box,
insert the driver CD, type in D:\Me, then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. Click Next, then Finish.
4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows 95/98/98SE/ME Installation
1. From the main desktop, double click My Computer,
Control Panel,System,then click Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), ECP Printer
Port... and SIIG CyberPro Parallel port should be
displayed.
Windows NT 4.0
1. From the desktop click Start, then Run.
2. Insert the driver CD, type in
D:\NT4\Install_Parallel.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

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3. At the Welcome window, click Next.
4. Choose Install, then click Next.
5. Click Yes, then click Exit.
6. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows NT 4.0 Installation
1. Click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, then
Windows NT Diagnostics.
2. Click Resources tab, SIIGpar should be displayed.
Windows 2000
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended), then click Next.
3. Select Specify a location, uncheck the other options
and click Next.
4. Insert the driver CD, type in D:\2000, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
5. Click Next, then click Finish.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows 2000 Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), SIIG CyberPro Parallel port... should be
displayed.

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32-bit Windows XP/Server 2003
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.
For XP w/SP1 or earlier/ Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later/Server 2003 wSP1 or later:select
No, not this time, click Next.
2. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended,then click Next.
3. Click Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
64-bit Windows XP/Server 2003
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.
For XP w/SP1 or earlier/ Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later/Server 2003 wSP1 or later:select
No, not this time, click Next.
2. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended,then click Next.
3. Click Continue Anyway, then click Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 several more times.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows XP/Server 2003 Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), SIIG CyberPro Parallel port... should be
displayed.

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Windows Vista™
1. At the Found New Hardware window, insert the
driver CD, click Locate and install driver software
(recommended), then click Continue.
Note: Windows Vista driver installation process
may take several minutes to complete.
2. Click Next, then click Close to complete the
installation.
To Verify Windows Vista Installation
1. Right click Computer,click Manage,clickContinue,
then click Device Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), SIIG CyberPro Parallel port... should be
displayed.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support hasanswers! Simplyvisitour
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
toyour questions could be just a few clicksaway. Youcan also submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIGoffers alifetime manufacturerwarranty withthis product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) Ifyour purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department
can also be reached at [phone].
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.

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October, 2007 Copyright © 2007 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier
one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIGproducts offercomprehensive usermanuals, many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major
distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the
UK, and through e-commerce sites.
PRODUCT NAME
Parallel PCI 1P
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA