SIIG Low Profile PCI-1P User manual

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Low Profile PCI-1P
Quick Installation Guide
04-0332A
Introducing the Low Profile PCI-1P
TheLowProfilePCI-1PconformstothenewPCIcardform
factor standard made for space constrained system
designs. It provides 1 ECP/EPP parallel port which
supports data transfer rates up to 1.5 MB/sec.
FeaturesandBenefits
•Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play
•Can be installed in 32-/64-bit, 3.3v/5v PCI and
PCI-X slots
•Full support for DOS and Windows based software
•PCI IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts
• Compliant with IEEE 1284-1994 parallel port
standard
• Supports ECP/EPP, Bi-directional (PS2) and
Standard Parallel Port (SPP) modes
• Works with various types of parallel devices
including printers, removable drives, scanners,
CD-R/RWs, and more...
• Dimensions:
-PCB:119.91mm(L) x 64.41mm(H)
- Bracket:18.42mm(W) x 79.20mm(H)
SystemRequirements
•Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
PCI slot
•DOS, Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/
XP/Server 2003

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PackageContents
• (1) Low Profile PCI-1P board
• (1) Driver CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. Low Profile PCI-1P 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.
Caution: Static Electricity Discharge may permanently
damage your system. To avoid possible static electricity
discharge during the installation, please follow the
guidelines below:
•Discharge any static electricity build up in your
bodybytouchingalargegroundedmetalsurfaceor
thecomputer’scase(ifpluggedin),forafewseconds.
Parallel Port

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•During the installation, avoid any contact with
internal parts. Handle cards only by their external
edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplugthepowercordandremoveyourcomputer's
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. CarefullyalignthecardtotheselectedPCIslotpush
the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well
seated.
Figure 2. Inserting the PCI Board
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
6. Replacethecomputercoverandreconnectthepower
cord.

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Software Installation
This section provides the steps on how to install the
Low Profile PCI-1P drivers. Please make sure the board is
installed before proceeding with the driver installation.
Windows95DriverInstallation
1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
2. Insert the driver CD and click Other Locations.
3. Type in X:\1P\95, click OK, then click Finish.
(Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
CopyingFilesdialogboxappears,typeinX:\1P\95,
then click OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)
5. RestartWindowstocompletethedriverinstallation.
Windows98/98SEDriverInstallation
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 X:\1P\98, then click
Next. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
4. Click Next, then Finish.
5. RestartWindowstocompletethedriverinstallation.
WindowsMEDriverInstallation
1. AttheAddNewHardwareWizard,chooseSpecify
the location of the driver (Advanced), then click
Next.

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2. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other box,
insert the driver CD, type in X:\1P\ME, then click
Next. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
3. Click Next, then Finish.
4. RestartWindowstocompletethedriverinstallation.
WindowsNT4.0DriverInstallation
1 From the desktop, click Start,then Run.
2. Insert the driver CD, type X:\1P\NT4\setup.exe,
then click OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)
3. At the Welcome window, click Continue.
4. Atthe Multi-IODriversSetupwindow,clickNext.
5. SelectYesandclickFinishtorestartNTtocomplete
the driver installation.
Windows2000DriverInstallation
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. SelectSpecifythelocation,unchecktheotherboxes,
then click Next.
4. Insert the driver CD, type in X:\1P\2000, then click
OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
5. Click Next, then click Finish to complete the driver
installation.

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WindowsXPDriverInstallation
1. AttheFoundNewHardwareWizard,chooseInstall
from a list or specific location (Advanced), then
click Next.
2. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in
thesearch,unchecktheotherbox,typeinX:\1P\XP,
thenclickNext. (ChangeX:tomatchyourCD-ROM
drive letter)
3. At the Hardware Installation window, click
Continue Anyway, then click Finish.
Note:OurdriverhasbeenthoroughlytestedinWindows
forstabilityandcompatibility.
4. Repeat steps 1-3.
5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.
WindowsServer2003DriverInstallation
1. AttheFoundNewHardwareWizard,chooseInstall
from a list or specific location (Advanced), then
click Next.
2. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in
the search, uncheck the other box, type in
X:\1P\2003, then click Next. (Change X: to match
your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. At the Hardware Installation window, click
Continue Anyway, then click Finish.
Note:OurdriverhasbeenthoroughlytestedinWindows
forstabilityandcompatibility.
4. Repeat steps 1-3.
5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.

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DOSDriverInstallation
1. Insert the driver CD. From the C:\> prompt, type
copy X:\1P\dos\*.*,and press <Enter>. (Change
X: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Type edit autoexec.bat, and press <Enter>.
3. Add C:\nmdosin.exe -a 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.
VerifyProperWindowsDriverInstallation
For Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME:
1. Right click My Computer, click Properties, click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Multi-function adapters or
NetMosMultiFunction, NetMos PCI...Controller
should be listed.
3. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), a NetMos PCI
Parallel Port should be listed.
For Windows NT 4.0:
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double click NetMos Multi-I/O Ports icon, click
Parallel Port tab, a parallel port should be listed
under Ports.
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003:
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manger.
2. Double click Multifunction adapters, NetMos...
Parallel Port should be listed.
3. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), a NetMos PCI
Parallel Port should be listed.

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Troubleshooting
Problem:Iaminstallingaparallelport(s)and my system
freezes up when Windows tries to install the driver for
my printer port.
Solution:Enteryoursystembios,settheonboardparallel
port I/O address to 278h, save and exit. In certain
systems, the address 278h is reserved for ISA boards. So
when the PCI parallel port tries to capture this address,
your system gets confused and freezes up.

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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers!
Simply visit our Web site at www.siig.com and click on
Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. The answers to your problems
could be just a few clicks away.
If you can't find answers or solutions to your questions, you
have an option to submit the problems online to one of our
technical support analysts and we will promptly respond to
you with answers or solutions.
The5-yearmanufacturerwarrantysuppliedwiththisproduct
is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to encounter
anyproblems with this product, please follow theprocedures
below.
1. If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.
2. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy
period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.
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kits, etc.).

LowProfilePCI-1PisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. DOS, Windows and Windows NT are
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March, 2004 Copyright © 2004 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
Low Profile PCI-1P LP0404
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 Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
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