StarTech.com PCI1S950DV User manual

PCI1S950DV

PCI2S950DV

Manual Revision: 01/27/2012

1 and 2 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card

w/ 16950 UART - Dual Voltage

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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

o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is

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Instruction Manual i

Table of Contents

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

Before You Begin..............................................................................................................................................1

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

Contents.........................................................................................................................................................1

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

Installing the Serial Card.......................................................................................................................2

Installing the drivers................................................................................................................................2

Maximize Data Transfer Rates ..................................................................................................................4

Specications.....................................................................................................................................................5

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................6

Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................6

Instruction Manual 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage Serial Card. This PCI I/O

card allows you use DB-9 cables to connect various serial devices, to any computer with an

available PCI expansion slot.

Before You Begin

System Requirements

• A computer with an available PCI port

• Microsoft® Windows® NT4, 95 / 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP/ Vista/ 7 (32/64-bit), or

Linux® kernel 2.6.11+

• A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other compatible optical drive (for software installation)

• Pentium class PC or higher with an available PCI or PCI-X slot

• A standard DB9-M Serial Cable for each port

Contents

This package should contain:

• 1 x PCI Serial Card

• 1 x Low Prole Bracket (2x for PCI2S950DV)

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual 2

Installation

Installing the Serial Card

1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to the

computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to ensure

safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.

2. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this step,

please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the time of

purchase.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying empty

port/socket.

4. Position the serial card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is aligned with the

entire slot. Insert the card rmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the length

of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket (previously covered

by metal bracket), using the correct size screw (please consult documentation that

accompanied purchase of computer).

5. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer.

Installing the drivers

Windows

Upon rebooting the computer for the rst time following the installation of the serial card,

Windows will notify you that new hardware has been detected. At this time, you will be

prompted for driver installation.

1. Select Install from a specic location, insert the Driver CD and click Next.

2. At the screen that follows, select Search for the best drivers in these locations, and place a

checkmark next to Include this location in the search. Ensure that the proper le path has

been specied, then click Next.

3. Windows will then notify you that the software being installed has not passed the Windows

Logo testing process. Please disregard this warning, and click Continue Anyway.

4. Windows will then proceed with installing the serial card. When complete, you will be notied

that the wizard has nished installation. Please click Finish.

5. Once the card has been installed, Windows will require that the same steps be followed in

order to install the serial ports. As such, to complete installation, please repeat steps #1-4.

For PCI2S950DV, the second serial port will require installation, which will automatically

launch following installation of the rst port. As such, if you are installing PCI2S950DV, you

will be required to follow steps #1-4 a third time.

Instruction Manual 3

6. Following installation, please right-click on My Computer, and click Manage. Click on Device

Manager to view installed components. Here, you will nd the newly installed adapter

and ports.

Please note: PCI2S950DV installation will result in two ports being displayed in Device Manager.

Adapter

New Port

Instruction Manual 4

Maximize Data Transfer Rates

Once installation is complete, you will be able to congure the port(s) provided by the card, as

you would any other serial port. To do so, browse through the following path:

Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware (tab) > Device Manager

To maximize the port data transfer capability, right-click on one of the newly installed ports,

and select Properties. Once the Properties window opens, click on the Data Rate tab. Here you

will see a button labelled Detect Crystal Frequency. Click on the button to automatically detect

the port data transfer capability. Please note that while PCI1S950DV only requires one such

conguration, PCI2S950DV will require conguration for each separate port.

Instruction Manual 5

Specications

PCI1S950DV PCI2S950DV

Bus Type PCI 5V / PCI-X 3.3V

Form Factor Full/ Low Prole

Chipset OX16PCI952

Connectors 1 x DB9 Male 2 x DB9 Male

Supported Serial

Protocol RS-232

Maximum Data

Transfer Rate 460 Kbps

Buer Size 128 byte

Compatible

Operating System

Window NT4/ 95/ 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7

(32/64-bit), Linux kernel 2.6.11+

Instruction Manual 6

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 ocers,

directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,

incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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