StarTech.com EC4S952 User manual

ExpressCard Serial Adapter

4-Port ExpressCard to RS232

Serial Adapter Card

with 16C950 UART

EC4S952

Instruction Manual

Manual Revision:06/30/2010

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.com

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

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment 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

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular 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.................................................................................. 1

Speciﬁcations..............................................................2

Technical Support.......................................................3

Warranty Information..................................................3

Introduction

The StarTech.com 4-Port ExpressCard to RS232 Serial Adapter Card

adds four DB9 RS232 serial ports to a laptop or ExpressCard enabled

desktop computer system. Based on a single-chip architecture (as opposed

to cards that use a “bridge chip”), thus providing native PCI Express

communication for greater performance and reliability, as well as reduced

power consumption and a CPU load reduction of up to 48%. Compatible

with ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54 card slots, this card includes a

stabilizer bracket for greater security while installed in 54mm slots.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x EC4S952 ExpressCard adapter

• 1 x 34mm to 54mm ExpressCard Stabilizer Bracket

• 1 x Driver Installation CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• ExpressCard enabled computer system with available card slot

• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit)

Installation

Hardware Installation

The ExpressCard adapter will simply slide into the ExpressCard slot on any

compatible system. 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 automatically ejected from the

slot.

NOTE: Some ExpressCard/54 slots do not ﬁrmly hold an ExpressCard/34

card so the 34mm to 54mm stabilizer bracket may be necessary.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

1.When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert

the Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to

Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time” option and click

Next.

2.Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then

click the Next button.

3.Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has

completed, click the Finish button.

Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2

1.When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click

on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)” option. If

prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online” option.

2.When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the

card, into your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to

search the CD.

3.If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver

software anyway” option to proceed.

4.Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.

Verifying Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7),

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

Device Manager from the left window panel.

There should be a category called “Multi-port serial adapters” and double-

clicking on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option should show the appropriate

number of additional COM ports. The port(s) are ready to connect to new

devices.

Specications

Bus Interface ExpressCard 1.1

Form Factor 34mm

Chipset ID Oxford OXPCIe954

Connectors 4 x DB9 male

Supported Protocols RS232

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921.6Kbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH

Dimensions 122.0mm x 34.0mm x 20.0mm

Weight 300g

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/

Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-

bit)

Technical Support

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

commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need

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

our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and

downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime 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 warrant 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 damages

(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, 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 limitations

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 Server

Management solutions, serving a worldwide market through our

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

Taiwan.

Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about all

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