rlwhitney
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How do I get a PCI LPT port to work with Microsoft Virtual Server/Machine?
I have a Windows XP Professional box that I am trying to run Virtual Server (2005) on. The Virtual Machine defined is running Windows 98, and has a DOS application that needs to communicate with an EEPROM programmer via the parallel (LPT1) port.
My PC does not have an LPT port on the motherboard, and hence cannot be configured via the system BIOS.
I have tried 3 different PCI cards from 3 different vendors, all of which work fine on the host OS (XP), but my Virtual Server Admin utility does not allow me to configure it ("None" is the only available option under the LPT configuration page).
What am I doing wrong? Will Virtual Machine not work with PCI parallel cards?
My PC does not have an LPT port on the motherboard, and hence cannot be configured via the system BIOS.
I have tried 3 different PCI cards from 3 different vendors, all of which work fine on the host OS (XP), but my Virtual Server Admin utility does not allow me to configure it ("None" is the only available option under the LPT configuration page).
What am I doing wrong? Will Virtual Machine not work with PCI parallel cards?
ASKER
The parallel port in Device Manager on the host operating system (XP Pro) is already set to use LPT1. The Virtual Server doesn't allow the LPT1 port to be selected under the LPT1 Port Config. page - it only has one option (radio button) labeled "None".
I see. What version of Virtual Server do you have exactly? I am not sure what you mean when you say "2005". The current version is VMware Server 2.0, Build: 122956, released 2008/10/29.
Many people need a parallel port for a dongle to their software, so you are not the only one wanting access to a parallel port.
One thing, in the BIOS of the virtual machine, you will probably need to adjust the settings for the LPT port. But you get stuck even before that point. Therefore, upgrading to a newer Virtual Server might help.
Many people need a parallel port for a dongle to their software, so you are not the only one wanting access to a parallel port.
One thing, in the BIOS of the virtual machine, you will probably need to adjust the settings for the LPT port. But you get stuck even before that point. Therefore, upgrading to a newer Virtual Server might help.
My mistake. I was focused on the idea of VMWare Virtual Server, and now I understand you are talking about Microsoft Virtual Server (blush). I am really sorry. I hope someone else will be able to help you with this.
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Yes, MICROSOFT Virtual Server.
The Virtual Machine's BIOS does not provide any settings to be adjusted for the LPT port. I am assuming this is so because the Server itself doesn't even see the parallel port, or at least it is not allowing me to "enable" it.
The Virtual Machine's BIOS does not provide any settings to be adjusted for the LPT port. I am assuming this is so because the Server itself doesn't even see the parallel port, or at least it is not allowing me to "enable" it.
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It's just a guess though...