SIIG JJ-P00212-S6 User manual

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DP CyberParallel Dual
Quick Installation Guide
04-0628B
Introduction
The DP CyberParallel Dual is a high-speed parallel I/O
card for parallel device connections. It provides 2 ECP/
EPP parallel ports which support data transfer rates up to
1.5 MB/s.
Features and Benefits
•CompliantwithPCILocalBusSpecification,Revision
2.3
•Can be installed in 32-/64-bit, 3.3v/5v PCI and
PCI-X slots
•Full support for Windows and DOS based software
•PCI IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts
• Dual Profile design to work with standard height
and low profile chassis
• SupportsECP, EPP,PS2 andSPP parallelport modes
• Works with various types of parallel port devices
including printers, removable drives, scanners,
CD-R/RWs, and more
System Requirements
•Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
PCI 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 / ME / 98SE /
98 / 95, DOS

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PackageContents
•DP CyberParallel Dual
• DB25 parallel port cable (for 2nd parallel port)
• 2x spare low profile brackets
• Driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Board Layout
Figure 1. Cyber Parallel Dual
*Note: When connecting the DB25 Parallel Port
cable to Parallel Port 2 (P2), position the ribbon
cable so the stripe is on the side farthest from the
slot bracket, see Figure 1.
Parallel Port 1 (P1)
Parallel Port 2 (P2)*
Stripe
DB25 Parallel
Port cable

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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. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the computer
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. If you need the second parallel port, connect the
DB25 Parallel Port cable now and remove another
slot bracket cover from an available PCI slot. See
Figure 1 on page 2 for more details. Skip this step
if you need only one parallel port.
5. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
6. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
7. Mount the second parallel port and secure it with
the slot bracket holding screw. Skip this step if you
need only one parallel port.
8. Replacethecomputer coverandreconnect the power
cord.

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Software Installation
This section provides the steps on how to install the
DPCyberParallel Dualdrivers. Pleasemake sure theboard
is installed before proceeding with the driver installation.
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server
2008 R2
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. Right click Computer, click Manage, click Device
Manager.
3. Insert the driver CD. Close the AutoPlay box if
prompted.
4. RightclickPCI Parallel Port listed first,click Update
Driver Software.
5. Click Browse my computer for updated software.
For 32-bit: Type D:\32bit, click Next. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit / 2008 R2: Type D:\64bit, click Next.
Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
6. At Windows has successfully updated your driver
software, click Close.
7. Go back to Device Manager, right click PCI Parallel
Port, then click Update Driver Software.
8. Repeat steps 5& 6, then restart the computer to
complete the installation.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-/64-
bit)
1. At the Found New Hardware window, click Locate
and install driver software (recommended), then
click Continue.

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2. Click Don't search online. Skip this step if not
prompted.
3. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.
4. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
5. Insert the driver CD. Close the AutoPlay box if
prompted.
6. 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)
7. At The software for this device has been
successfully installed, click Close .
8. Restart the computer to complete the installation.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard.
2. Select No, not this time, click Next. Skip this step if
not prompted.
3. Select Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced), then click Next.
4. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in
the search, uncheck the other box.
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)
5. Click Finish ,then restart the computer to complete
the installation.

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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. SelectSpecify the location,uncheck the otherboxes,
then 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 Finish to complete the installation.
Windows ME
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose 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. Click Yes to restart Windows.
5. When Windows resumes the driver will install
automatically.
6. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.
Windows 98SE / 98
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Select Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
insert the driver CD, type in D:\ME,then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. Click Next, then click Finish.
5. Click Yes to restart the computer.

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6. When Windows resumes the driver will install
automatically.
7. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.
Windows 95
1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
2. Insert the driver CD. Click Other Locations.
3. Type D:\ME, click OK, then click Finish. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. At the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
Copying Files dialog box appears, type in D:\ME,
then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)
5. Click Yes to restart Windows.
6. When Windows resumes the driver will install
automatically.
7. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.
DOS
1. Insert the driver CD. From the C:\> prompt, type
copy D:\dos\*.*,and press Enter. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Type edit autoexec.bat, and press Enter.
3. Add C:\Gemdosin.exe -a -r at the bottom of the
Autoexec.bat file.
4. Go to File, save the changes and exit.
5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.

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To Verify Windows Installation
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Windows XP (32-
/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) / 2000
1. Right click Computer or My Computer, click
Manage, then click Device Manger.
2. DoubleclickPorts (COM & LPT), two PCI... Parallel
Port... should be listed.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. Rightclick Computer,clickManage,click Continue,
then click Device Manger.
2. DoubleclickPorts (COM & LPT), two PCI... Parallel
Port... should be listed.
Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
1. Right click Computer, click Manage, double click
Diagnostics, click Device Manager.
2. Doubleclick Ports(COM& LPT),twoPCI ... Parallel
Port... should be listed.
Windows ME / 98SE / 98 / 95
1. Right click My Computer, click Properties, click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), two M65-PCI...
Parallel Ports... should be listed.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support has answers! Simply visit our web site
at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated
daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just
afew clicks away. Youcanalso submit questionsonlineand a technical support
analyst will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty
covers the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any
defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or
product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in
materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 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 it.
B) If your 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 Request A Product Replacement to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the
product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
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 to SIIG. 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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PRODUCT NAME
DP CyberParallelDual
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
Phone: [phone]
DPCyberParallelDualisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc. SIIGandtheSIIGlogoareregisteredtrademarksof
SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
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