How to Use a Parallel Port to Emulate an ISA Card

The ISA expansion card is inserted into the expansion slot of the computer's motherboard and adds functionality to the computer. It allows connections of other electrical devices to the ISA expansion ports such as printers or scanners. The port is located on the rear exterior of the computer. With the ISA parallel cables and driver installation CD, you can convert a parallel port to replicate the functions of an ISA card.

Things You'll Need

• Parallel hardware
• ISA-to-parallel cable
• ISA card
• Driver installation CD

Instructions

1. Attach the ISA end of the parallel cable to the ISA port on the expansion card.

2. Attach the parallel part of the cable to the parallel port on the scanner or printer.

3. Turn on the scanner or printer. Turn the computer on.

4. Place the driver installation disc into the computer's CD/DVD drive. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Restart the computer.

References

• Dell: Support Expansion Cards Information

Resources

• Bing: ISA to Parallel Cable
• Bing: Parallel Hardware
• Bing: ISA Expansion Cards