StarTech.com EC4S950 User manual

Serial ExpressCard

EC4S950 Instruction Manual

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4 port 16C950 Serial ExpressCard

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safely removing the ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

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

Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 16C950 Serial ExpressCard. Now you can

connect standard serial devices to any computer with an available ExpressCard slot;

providing data transfer rates of up to 921Kbps, this is the perfect solution for connecting

serial peripherals such as POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal

adapters and more.

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•High Performance 16C950 UART with maximum data transfer rates up to 921.6 kbps

Features

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System requirements:

•A computer with an available ExpressCard slot (Please see Accessory Products

from StarTech.com if you wish to use this ExpressCard with a desktop computer).

Package contents:

•1 x Serial RS-232 ExpressCard

This package should contain:

•Automated out-of-band flow control

•128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver

•Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both

directions

•Operating system requirements: WINDOWS 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/2003 Server/2003

Server 64-bit/Vista/Vista 64-bit

•1 x Instruction Manual

•1 x Driver CD

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1. The driver files for Windows are shipped in a .zip format (eg. V409HS.zip). Please

copy the files to your hard drive and unzip them, before proceeding with installation.

15-pin

Connector

Port 1

Port 2 Port 3 Port 4

Expansion Unit

Caution: It is advisable to remove all possible static discharge potential

from any objects that the ExpressCard may come in contact with before

installation. This can be accomplished by touching a grounded metal object,

prior to insertion.

Warning: Please do not remove the 15-pin cable when the ExpressCard is

inserted in the ExpressCard slot and the host computer is powered. The 15-

pin connector is not designed to support hot-plugging, so it cannot be

disconnected while the system is running. The hot-plug feature is only

supported by the ExpressCard connector and the Notebook’s ExpressCard

slot.

Driver files can be

found here

2. Connect the 15-pin cable of the Expansion Unit to the ExpressCard.

3. Insert the ExpressCard into an unused ExpressCard slot on the host computer. This

will launch the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click on Next.

4. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next.

5. Select Include this location in the search, then click on Browse to specify the exact

file location (E:\IO\OXFORD\NT4 etc.) and click Next to continue. Please note that if

the exact file is not selected, an installation conflict could occur. Please pay particular

Please note: When installing the software

for EC4S950, ensure that you browse to the

correct operating system folder. Allowing

Windows to search for the file may result in

the incorrect file being installed, as the Driver

CD contains several versions of the

necessary software.

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attention to the folder name, when browsing to the destination file.

6. Click Next to continue and click Finish to complete the installation.

7. Right-click on the My Computer icon, and select Manage. Choose Device Manager

(in the left pane), and double-click on Ports (in the right pane).

8. Right-click on one of the newly added ports, and choose Properties. Click on the

Data rate tab, then click on Detect Crystal Frequency. Click OK to save this setting.

9. Repeat step 9 for each added port.

10. Serial devices can be connected, once the preceding steps are complete.

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Please note that in Windows XP and 2000, when the ExpressCard is connected to the

host computer, an icon (depicted below) will appear in the taskbar (normally the bottom

right-hand corner of the screen, near the clock). To ensure safe removal of the

ExpressCard, please click on this icon, select Stop, click OK and then Close, after which

you can safely remove the ExpressCard from the host computer.

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Certifications ROHS, FCC, CE

Bus Type ExpressCard

Form Factor 34mm

Connectors 4 x DB9 Male

1 x 15 pin to four DB9 ports

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921 Kbps

OS Support

WINDOWS 2000/XP and XP 64-

bit/2003 Server and 2003 Server 64-

bit/Vista and Vista 64-bit

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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other

accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

MC3MF

3 ft. AT Modem Cable DB9F-DB25M

MC6MF

6 ft. AT Modem Cable (male to female)

MXT100_25

25 ft. 9-pin Straight Through Cable (male to female)

AT925FF

Adapter DB9F to DB25F

AT925FM

Adapter DB9F to DB25M

PEX2EC

PCI-Express to ExpressCard Adapter

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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.

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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.

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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.

8 August 2007 (Rev. A)

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