LPT1 from PCI Parallel Card

[Smitho3]

Hi Guys, gonna have to be a bit vague here but i am trying to get an Edge Cam (CAD/CAM software) to work on an upgrading machine for a friend, however the upgraded motherboard did not include an LPT1 Parallel port which is required as the software license key is held on a parallel port Dongle . After installing a PCI Parallel Card i am still unable to read from the dongle.

I think the problem is that the drivers for the dongle are trying to point to an on board LPT1 port but are obviously not finding one as it does not exist. Is there a way of editing dll files? Or is there a way of changing the port allocation of the card from LPT2 to LPT1?

The reason for the vagueness is because this is all theory as his computer is not in front of me so until it is i am unable to tell anyone if the suggestions work!

Cheers in advance

PS the Operating system is win2k SP4

 

[PhillyDee]

It should assign it to LPT1 unless the BIOS is set to read from a parrallel port on the motherboard. Perhaps it needs the header (if it has one) diabled in the BIOS first?

 

[Werewolf]

It should assign it to LPT1 unless the BIOS is set to read from a parrallel port on the motherboard. Perhaps it needs the header (if it has one) diabled in the BIOS first?

That is quite likely, a lot of motherboards don't have the physical connection on the backplate any more, but do have a header for serial/parrallel ports.

It's also possible that a USB printer is taking the place LPT1 or that the IO address used by LPT1 is already in use forcing the card to take the next best option.

 

[Smitho3]

Hi guys, thanks for the input. I checked the board for LPT jumpers and found none, although you were right the board used is a stripped down version as i can see the solder points for an LPT port. I also checked the Bios and there is no section for LPT settings. I have changed the motherboard now to one with onboard LPT/Parallel so fingers crossed it works for him when i take it over later!

Cheers Guys

Lee