StarTech.com PEX8S952 User manual

Manual Revision: 11/10/2011

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PEX8S952

8 Port PCI Express to RS232 Serial Adapter Card

- Single Chip

*actual product may vary from photos

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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 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

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

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

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

Specications..........................................................................................4

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

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

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Introduction

The PEX8S952 8 Port Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART

allows you to turn a PCI Express slot into eight RS232 (DB9) serial connections using

the included breakout cable.

The serial card is based on a native single chip design, that allows you to harness the

full capability of PCI Express (PCIe) - providing optimum reliability and speed, and

reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial

cards.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCI Express Serial Card

• 1 x 8 port DB9 break-out cable

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express slot

• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7

(32/64-bit), or Windows XPe, or WinCE 4.2/ 5.0/ 6.0, or Linux®

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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.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the 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 and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer

system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate 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 (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the

rear of the case.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other

connectors removed in Step 1.

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-ROM 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.

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Windows Vista/ 7

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

PEX8S952, into your CD-ROM 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/Server 2008 R2/7

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. Additional COM ports should be listed

undre this category.

*screenshots for reference only

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Specications

Host Interface PCI Express x1 (base spec 1.1)

Form Factor Standard (Full) Prole

Chipset ID Oxford OXPCIe958

Connectors 8 x DB9 male (via breakout cable)

Supported Protocols RS-232

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460 Kbps

Operating Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)

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

Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/

Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7

(32/64-bit), Windows XPe, WinCE 4.2/

5.0/ 6.0, Linux

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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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/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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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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