StarTech.com PCI1S550 User manual

PCI Serial Card

PCI1S550

PCI1S550_LP

PCI2S550

PCI2S550_LP

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1 Port High-Speed RS-232 PCI Serial Card

1 Port Low Profile High-Speed RS-232 PCI Serial Card

2 Port High-Speed RS-232 PCI Serial Card

2 Port Low Profile High-Speed RS-232 PCI Serial Card

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a high speed PCI RS-232 serial card from StarTech.com. This

product adds one (PCI1S550, PCI1S550_LP) or two (PCI2S550, PCI2S550_LP) serial

ports to your computer. This product is the perfect way to protect your investment in

serial technology, and works with virtually any peripheral with a serial interface, including

printers, modems, PDAs, and more.

Features

•Adds high speed RS-232 serial ports to your computer

•Complies with the PCI 2.1 specification

•Compatible with most major OS platforms

•Provides transfer rates of up to 920 KBits/sec

•Fully Plug and Play compliant for easy setup and configuration

Before You Begin

System Requirements

•Acomputer running Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98SE/98/95, DOS/Windows 3.1

•An available PCI slot (models ending in “_LP” require a low profile PCI slot)

•ACD-ROM or other optical drive (for driver software installation)

Contents

This package should contain:

•1x PCI serial card

•1x Installation CD

•1x Intruction Manual

WARNING! PCI 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 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 card

by its edges and not the gold connectors.

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Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related

software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the

order listed.

Installing the Card

1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.

2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual for details, if

necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that

covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.

Retain this screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.

5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.

6. Connect the port dongle provided to the port on the back of the card.

7. Put your computer case back on.

Installing the Drivers

If you lose your driver disk, these drivers are available as a free download from our

website. Visit www.startech.com and click on the Downloads link for more information.

Windows 95/98/ME

1. Windows will detect that new hardware is installed and launch the Add New

Hardware Wizard. Click Next and choose the Search for the best driver for your

device (Recommended) option. Click Next.

2. On the next screen select only Specify a location. Choose Browse.

3. In the file selection box, double click the win9x folder under CD-ROM Drive (X:).

Click OK. The folder you choose will depend on which Windows version you are

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using; the drive letter and name of the drive where the CD is located may depend

on your system configuration.

4. The file location box under Specify a location will now contain the path to the files.

Click Next.

5. The Wizard will inform you that “Windows is now ready to install the best driver for

this device...” Click Next. The Wizard will complete the installation. Click

Finish.

Windows 2000/XP

1. Windows will launch the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next.

2. Choose the Search for a suitable driver... option and click Next.

3. Check only the CD-ROM drives option. Ensure the installation disk is inserted in

the floppy drive. Click Next..

4. Windows will display a message stating that “Windows has found a driver for this

device”. Click Next. Choose Yes or Continue Anyway if you are warned that the

driver file has not been digitally signed.

5. WIndows will display a message that states “Windows has finished installing software

for this device”. Click Finish.

6. Windows will continue to detect and install any remaining new devices. If the Add

New Hardware Wizard is launched again, repeat steps 1 through 5 from above.

Other Operating Systems

For installation of the serial card’s software under other operating systems (Windows NT

DOS/Windows 3.1, etc.) please consult the documentation contained in the text file(s)

located in the appropriate folder on the installation CD.

Verifying Your Installation

Windows 95/98/ME

1. Go to Start >Settings >Control Panel.

2. Double click System.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. If the card does not appear with a red xor yellow exclamation point (!) next to it,

Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and the card should

function normally.

Windows 2000/XP

1. Go to Start >Settings >Control Panel.

2. Double click System.

3. Click the Hardware tab and choose Device Manager.

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4. If the card does not appear with a red xor yellow exclamation point (!) next to it,

Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and the card should

function normally.

Specifications

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Connector(s) DB9 male (1) PCI1S550, PCI1S550_LP

DB9 male (2) PCI2S550, PCI2S550_LP

Serial Interface RS-232

Bus Interface 32-bit PCI, ver 2.1 compliant

OS Compatibility Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP, DOS/Windows 3.1

Data Transfer Rate Up to 920 Kbits/sec

Accessory Products from StarTech.com

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.

Modem Cable DB9F-DB25M

MC3MF

6 ft. AT Modem Cable (male to female)

MC6MF

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

MXT100

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

MXT100_25

Adapter DB9F to DB25F

AT925FF

Adapter DB9F to DB25M

AT925FM

Slimline Adapter DB9F to DB25M

AT925SFM

10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 female to DB25 male

SCNM925FM

10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 (female to female)

SCNM9FF

25 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 (female to female)

SCNM9FF25

10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 (female to male)

SCNM9FM

6 ft. Modem Cable DB9 (female to female)

MXT100FF

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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.

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

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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Revised: 19 January 2005 (Rev. B)

About StarTech.com

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Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the

quality products they need to complete their solutions. We offer an

unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, server management

solutions and A/V products and serve a worldwide market through our

locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan.

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