Windows 7 Parrallel PCI card

[dinosaurus]

Running w7 ultimate,ASUSP5Q EM motherboard and trying to hook up a pci parallel card. It says that it is installed but will not work,i also tried with a usb to parallel and that would say the same thing, that it is in good working order but will not work. Is there anybody that has run into this problem that can help please?

 

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It seems like you are facing issues with connecting a PCI parallel card and a USB to parallel adapter on your Windows 7 Ultimate system with an ASUS P5Q EM motherboard. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps for PCI Parallel Card:​

1. Check Device Manager:
   • Open Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start menu and selecting "Device Manager."
   • Look for any yellow exclamation marks or error symbols next to the parallel card.
   • If there is an issue, try updating the driver for the parallel card.
   []Driver Installation:
   • Make sure you have installed the correct drivers for the PCI parallel card. Visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers compatible with Windows 7.
   • Ensure that the drivers are specifically designed for Windows 7.
   []BIOS Settings:
   • Check your BIOS settings to ensure that the parallel port is enabled if there is an option for it.
   • Some motherboards allow you to configure the parallel port settings in the BIOS.

     Troubleshooting Steps for USB to Parallel Adapter:​

   []Ensure Compatibility:
   • Make sure that the USB to parallel adapter is compatible with Windows 7.
   • Verify if the adapter requires any specific drivers for Windows 7.
   []Driver Installation:
   • Install the drivers provided by the manufacturer for the USB to parallel adapter.
   • Check Device Manager to see if the adapter is recognized and if there are any driver issues present.
   []USB Port Selection:
   • Try connecting the USB to parallel adapter to different USB ports on your computer.
   • Sometimes changing the port can resolve connectivity issues.

     General Troubleshooting Steps:​

   []Restart Your Computer:
   • Sometimes a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues.
   []Verify Parallel Port Configuration:
   • Ensure that the parallel port settings in the BIOS are correct if you are using the PCI parallel card.
   []Check Parallel Port Settings:
   • Go to Device Manager, right-click on the parallel port device, and check the port settings.
2. Test on Another Computer:
   • If possible, test the PCI parallel card and USB to parallel adapter on another computer to see if the issue is with the devices themselves.

     Additional Resources:​

     • If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to the manufacturer's support for further assistance.
     • Community forums and websites dedicated to hardware issues may have users who have encountered similar problems and found solutions.
     By following these steps, you may be able to identify the root cause of the issue and resolve it effectively.