StarTech.com CB2S950 User manual

CardBus Serial Card

CB2S950 Instruction Manual

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2 Port CardBus 16C950 High Speed Serial Card

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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

Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 2 Port CardBus 16C950 High Speed Serial Card. This

card offers a convenient way to add two serial ports to a notebook environment, using an available

CardBus slot for seamless use with serial peripherals, including printers, scanners and more.

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•128-byte deep FIFO data buffer

Features

Before you begin

System requirements:

•A notebook computer with a Pentium Pro, Pentium III, IV , or equivalent processor

Package contents:

•1 X 2 Port DB9 Adpater Cable

This package should contain:

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

•Offers 2 DB9 RS-232 ports to connect multiple devices to a notebook PC

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

StarTech.com if you wish to use this CardBus card with a desktop computer).

•Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP or later

•1 X CardBus Serial Card

•1 X Driver CD

•1 X Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

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Windows 2000 / XP

1. With the notebook PC powered on and fully booted, insert the PCMCIA Card into an available

CardBus slot on your notebook PC.

2. This will launch the Add New Hardware Wizard, which will guide you through the installation

process. On the first screen, click Next to continue. On the screen that follows, select Search for

the best driver for your devices (Recommended) and click on Next.

3. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Select Include this location in the

search, and enter d:\ in the text line provided (where ddenotes the CD/DVD-ROM drive

designation). Click Next to continue.

4. Click Next to continue, and click Finish to complete the installation.

5. To verify that installation has completed successfully, right-click on My Computer and choose

Manage. Select Device Manager and double click on Ports.

6. Here, you should see Compact Flash OX16CF950 listed, if the card has installed properly.

7. Right-click on the added COM port and select Properties. Select Data Rate - if the Crystal

Frequency is 14.7456MHz, then your installation is complete. If the frequency is anything other

than 14.7456MHz, click Detect Crystal Frequency to automatically switch to 14.7456MHz. Click

OK to save this setting.

8. Repeat step 7 with the second added port.

Windows Windows ME/98

1. With the computer powered down, insert the CardBus card into an available CardBus slot. Once

the card is securely placed, please power up the computer.

2. Once the operating system is loaded, it will display the Found New Hardware Wizard. Insert the

Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive, and click Next to continue.

3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and Specify a location.

Enter d:\ in the text line provided (where ddenotes the CD/DVD-ROM drive designation). Click

Next to continue.

4. Click Next to continue installation and click Finish to complete the installation. When you are

prompted to do so, please restart the computer.

5. To verify that installation has completed successfully, once the computer has been rebooted,

right-click on My Computer and choose Manage. Select Device Manager and double click on

Ports.

6. Here, you should see Compact Flash OX16PCI952 listed, if the card has installed properly.

7. Right-click on the added COM port and select Properties. Select Data Rate - if the Crystal

Frequency is 14.7456MHz, then your installation is complete. If the frequency is anything other

than 14.7456MHz, click Detect Crystal Frequency to automatically switch to 14.7456MHz. Click

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OK to save this setting.

8. Repeat step 7 with the second added port.

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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

6 ft. 9-pin Straight Through 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

AT925SFM

Slimline Adapter DB9F to DB25M

SCNM925FM

10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9F to DB25M

SCNM9FF

10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 F/F

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1 Port CardBus/PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Card

Instruction Manual

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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

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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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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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Connectors 2 X DB9 Male

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 115.2 Kbits/Sec

Bus Type CardBus

UART Chip 16C950

Regulatory Certifications CE

22 May 2007 (Rev. A)

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