StarTech.com PEX16S952LP User manual

PCI Express Serial Adapter

16-Port Low Proﬁle RS232 PCI

Express Serial Card

PEX16S952LP

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

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....................................................................... 2

Jumper Conﬁguration ..................................................................2

Hardware Installation...................................................................3

Driver Installation.........................................................................4

Verifying Installation.....................................................................5

Pinout............................................................................... 5

Speciﬁcations.................................................................. 6

Technical Support........................................................... 7

Warranty Information...................................................... 7

Introduction

The PEX16S952LP PCI Express serial card (16950 UART) lets

you turn a low proﬁle PCIe slot into sixteen RS232 (DB9) serial

connections.

Packaging Contents

1 x PEX16S952LP card•

1 x 16-port breakout cable•

1 x Full Proﬁle bracket•

1 x Driver CD•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot•

Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista/7, or Linux®kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x

Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be

severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly

grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI

Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static

strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap

is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by

touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case)

for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI Express card by

its edges and not the gold connectors.

Jumper Conguration

JP1 and JP3 - Power over Serial (pin-9)

Enable or disable power output on pin 9 for the DB9 serial ports S1 to

S8 (JP1) and S9 to S16 (JP3).

Disable power output on pin-9 of the DB9 connector

(Default)

Enable power output on pin-9 of the DB connector

JP2 - Power over Serial Voltage Selector

Internal 12V: 12V power is drawn from the PCIe bus

connector (Default)

External 12V: 12V power is drawn from the J3 power

connector

External 5V: 5V power is drawn from the J3 power

connector

Hardware Installation

Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.

computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power

cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.

Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for2.

your computer system for details.

Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.

on the rear of the computer case (Refer to documentation for your

computer system for details.). Note that this card will work in PCI

Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket4.

to the rear of the case.

Place the cover back onto the computer case.5.

Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and6.

reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

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

insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted

to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time”

option and click Next.

Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and2.

then click the Next button.

Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has3.

completed, click the Finish button.

Windows Vista

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

click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”

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

option.

When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that2.

came with the card, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will

automatically proceed to search the CD.

If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this3.

driver software anyway” option to proceed.

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

Verifying Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

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.

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.

Pinout

Pin-9 supports either 5V, 12V or RI (no power) modes. Set the*

internal jumper on the card appropriately for your serial device.

Specications

Bus Interface PCI Express rev 1.1

Connectors 16 x DB9 male (via breakout

cable)

Chipset ID PLX/Oxford OXPCIe958

Serial Protocol RS-232

Serial UART 16C950

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921.6Kbps

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

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

Humidity 5~95% RH

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7,

Linux kernal 2.4.x/2.6.x

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

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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.

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