StarTech.com PCI1S950DV User manual

16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage / Dual Profile Serial Card

PCI1S950DV

PCI2S950DV

Instruction Manual

Actual product may vary from photo

1 Port PCI 16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage / Dual Profile Serial Card

2 Port PCI 16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage / Dual Profile 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

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

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

Instruction Manual

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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.

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• Two high performance 16C950 UART channels

• Maximum data transfer rate of 460 Kbps

• PCI 2.2 and PCI Power Management 1.0 compliant

• 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver

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

directions

• Automated out-of-band hardware flow control using RTS / CTS and/or DSR / DTR

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System Requirements

• A computer with an available PCI port

• A computer running Windows NT4, 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP, and Linux

• 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 (Please see Accessory Products)

Contents

This package should contain:

• PCI / PCI-X Serial Card (1)

• Low Profile Bracket (1)

• Instruction Manual (1)

• Driver CD (1)

Instruction Manual

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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 firmly 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 first 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 specific location, insert the Driver CD and click Next.

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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 file path has been

specified, then click Next.

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4. Windows will then

proceed with installing the

serial card. When

complete, you will be

notified that the wizard

has finished installation.

Please click Finish.

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:

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Adapter

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 first port. As such, if you

are installing PCI2S950DV, you will be required to follow steps #1-4 a third time.

6. Following installation,

please right-click on My

Computer, and click

Manage. Click on

Device Manager to view

installed components.

Here, you will find the

newly installed adapter

and ports:

Please note: PCI2S950DV

installation will result in two

ports being displayed in

Device Manager

Maximize data transfer rates

Once installation is complete, you will be able to configure 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 configuration, PCI2S950DV will require

configuration for each separate 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

SCNM9FF25

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

SCNM9FM

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

MXT100FF

6 ft. Modem Cable DB9F-DB9F

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Bus Type PCI 5V / PCI-X 3.3V

Connectors

PCI1S950DV - 1 x DB9 Male RS-232 Serial Connector

PCI2S950DV - 2 x DB9 Male RS-232 Serial Connector

Data Transfer Rate (Max.) 460 Kbps

Chipset OX16PCI952

OS Support Supports Windows NT4, 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP, and Linux

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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.

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: 17 November 2006 (Rev. A)

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