Monoprice
Monoprice 101983 2-Serial 1-Parallel PCI Card
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Expand Your Connectivity Options with Ease The Monoprice 2-Serial/1-Parallel Port Host Controller Card is designed to seamlessly integrate into your system, offering additional connectivity through PCI interface. Ideal for legacy devices. Interface: PCI Ports: 2 Serial Ports, 1 Paral...
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Overview
Expand Your Connectivity Options with Ease
The Monoprice 2-Serial/1-Parallel Port Host Controller Card is designed to seamlessly integrate into your system, offering additional connectivity through PCI interface. Ideal for legacy devices.
- Interface: PCI
- Ports: 2 Serial Ports, 1 Parallel Port
Key Features
PCI to 2 Serial ports & 1 Parallel port controller card based on NM9835CVPlug & Play - Automatically selects IRQ and I/O address Supports PCI IRQ sharing
Therefore changes may be made to listed specifications without prior notice
Item received may not match photo or specs shown
Specifications
Product Type
Controller Card
Interface
PCI
Serial Ports
2
Parallel Ports
1
Controller Chip
NM9835CV
Feature
Plug & Play
Feature
Supports PCI IRQ sharing
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Allows adding two serial ports and one parallel port to a PCI-equipped computer.
- Based on the NM9835CV controller, indicating a specific, designed functionality.
- Supports Plug & Play, automatically configuring IRQ and I/O address for simpler installation.
- Designed to support PCI IRQ sharing, which can help in systems with limited IRQ resources.
- Provides essential legacy port connectivity for older peripherals or specialized industrial equipment.
👎 Cons
- The description notes that specifications may change without prior notice, and the item received may not match photos or specs shown.
- The PCI interface is an older standard, limiting compatibility to legacy motherboards without PCIe slots.
- Parallel ports are largely phased out in modern computing, making this card niche for specific older hardware.
- Serial ports are also considered legacy, primarily used for industrial control or very old peripherals.
- Installation typically requires opening the computer case, which may not be comfortable for all users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of expansion slot does this Monoprice card use?
This Monoprice card is a PCI to 2 Serial 1 Parallel controller card, meaning it requires a standard PCI slot in your computer.
How many serial and parallel ports does this card add?
The card adds two serial ports and one parallel port to your system.
Does this card require manual configuration for IRQ and I/O addresses?
No, it is Plug & Play, designed to automatically select IRQ and I/O addresses, simplifying installation.
Is this card compatible with modern computers?
This card uses the older PCI standard, which is typically found in older computers, and may not be compatible with newer systems that primarily use PCIe slots.
What is the primary use case for this type of card?
This card is primarily useful for connecting legacy peripherals, industrial equipment, or specialized devices that require serial or parallel port interfaces.
What controller chip is used on this card?
The card is based on the NM9835CV controller chip.
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