StarTech.com EC1S952 User manual

ExpressCard Serial Adapter

1 or 2 Port Native Expresscard

to RS232 Serial Adapter Card

with 16950 UART

EC1S952

EC2S952

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-

lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver•

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•

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Table of Contents

Introduction..................................................................... 1

Packaging Contents.....................................................................1

System Requirements .................................................................1

Installation....................................................................... 1

Hardware Installation...................................................................1

Driver Installation.........................................................................2

Verifying Installation.....................................................................3

Speciﬁcations.................................................................. 4

Technical Support........................................................... 5

Warranty Information ...................................................... 5

Introduction

Packaging Contents

1 x EC1S952/EC2S952 adapter card•

1 x Driver CD•

1 x User Manual•

1 x 34 to 54mm Slot Spacer Adapter•

1 x Dual DB9 breakout cable (EC2S952 only)•

System Requirements

An available Expresscard slot•

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista (32/64-bit)•

Installation

Hardware Installation

For laptops with Expresscard/54 slots, the optional 34 to 54mm Slot

Spacer adapter can be used. Simply clip on the slot spacer adapter to

the side of the serial adapter card as shown below.

The EC1S952/EC2S952 adapter cards will simply slide into the

Expresscard slot on the laptop. Push the card all the way in, until it

‘clicks’ and locks into place. To eject the card, simply push the card

further into the slot until it clicks, and then release and it will then be

ejected from the slot.

If using the EC2S952 Serial Adapter card, make sure to connect the

DB9 breakout cable to the card, before inserting it into the Expresscard

slot.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

After inserting the serial adapter card, you will be prompted by the1.

Found New Hardware Wizard. Insert the included Driver CD into the

computer and then click the “Next” button to begin.

If prompted, select the “Recommended” option and click the “Next”2.

button.

Windows will automatically search the CD for the appropriate drivers3.

and install them.

Complete these steps for any additional devices that appear.4.

When complete, take out the Driver CD and reboot the computer.5.

Verifying Installation

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in

Vista), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window,

select Device Manager from the left window panel.

Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. The appropriate

number of additional COM ports should be visible. The port(s) are

ready to connect to new devices.

Specications

EC1S952 EC2S952

Bus Interface Expresscard 1.0

Connectors 1 x DB9 2 x DB9

Chipset Oxford OXPCIe952

UART 16C950

Maximum Baud Rate 460 kbps

Form Factor Expresscard/34 and 54

Supported Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

(32/64-bit)

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-

mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help

with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-

prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in

materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial

date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for

repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The

warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-

rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,

alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com

USA LLP (or their ofﬁcers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-

ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-

tial, or otherwise), loss of proﬁts, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,

arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price

paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limita-

tions or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-ﬁnd easy” since 1985,

providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer

base that spans many channels, including government, education

and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched

selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Serv-

er Management solutions, serving a worldwide market through our

locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and

Taiwan.

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