StarTech.com PCI2S950 User manual

PCI Serial Adapter Card

2/4/8 Port 16950 Serial PCI Card

PCI2S950

PCI4S950

PCI8S950

Instruction Manual

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 rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-

ment 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 com-

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-

lar 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

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Table of Contents

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

Packaging Contents.....................................................................1

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

Installation....................................................................... 1

Hardware Installation...................................................................1

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

Advanced Performance Conﬁguration .......................... 4

Maximize data transfer rates .......................................................4

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

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

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

Introduction

Packaging Contents

1 x PCI Serial Card•

1 x User Manual•

1 x Driver CD•

1 x DB9 Breakout cable (PCI4S950 only)•

2 x DB9 Breakout cable (PCI8S950 only)•

1 x DB37 ribbon cable bracket (PCI8S950 only)•

System Requirements

An available 5V PCI slot•

(PCI8S950 only) A second open expansion card slot•

Microsoft Windows• ®98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

Installation

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.

Hardware Installation

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

Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual2.

for details, if necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.

Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in colour) and remove the3.

metal plate that covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips

screwdriver to perform this step. Hang on to the screw! You will

need it to secure the card later.

Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is ﬁrmly4.

seated.

Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.5.

If you purchased a PCI8S950 (8 port model), connect the ribbona.

cable panel for the second dongle connector to the pins on the

card, with the red stripe on the ribbon cable facing Pin 1 (as

marked). Remove the screw and metal plate on another available

slot. Secure the second dongle connector in place with the screw.

If you purchased a PCI4S950 (4 port model) or PCI8S950 (8b.

port model), connect the port dongle(s) provided to the port on

the back of the card (and the additional dongle connector you

installed, if applicable).

Put your computer case back on.6.

Connect the large end of the serial cable to the serial port on the7.

back of your computer.

Turn your computer on.8.

Driver Installation

The current software drivers for this product are included on the provid-

ed installation CD. If you lose the installation CD or want to update the

existing drivers, please visit www.startech.com to download the most

current version of the drivers. For advanced conﬁguration instructions,

consult the PDF ﬁles located in the doc folder on the installation CD. To

view these ﬁles, you will need Adobe®Reader®which is available as a

free download from www.adobe.com.

Windows®2000/XP

The operating system will automatically detect the new hardware1.

and start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next.

Insert the installation CD that came with the card into your2.

computer’s CD-ROM or other compatible optical drive. Choose

Search for a suitable driver... (Windows 2000) or Install the software

automatically (Windows XP). Click Next.

You may receive a warning that the driver is not digitally signed.3.

Choose OK (Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (Windows XP)

when prompted to complete the installation.

When Windows is done copying ﬁles, you will see a message above4.

the System Tray (next to the clock) stating that the card is installed

and ready to use.

You may need to repeat the installation for each individual port. After5.

all devices are installed, you may then attach your serial devices.

Windows®98SE/ME

The operating system will automatically detect the new hardware.1.

Click Next to continue.

Select “Search for the best driver for my device (Recommended)”2.

and click Next.

Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and select “CD-ROM”.3.

Click Next.

When Windows ﬁnds the appropriate driver, click4. Next to begin the

installation.

Click5. Finish to complete the installation. The system will now install

the UART ports automatically.

Advanced Performance Conguration

(PCI2S950 only)

As an option, you can choose to conﬁgure the clock frequency of your

card by setting the JP15 jumper pins.You can alter this setting by plac-

ing the jumper on the pins according to the following chart:

Pins Setting

3-2 1.843 MHz

1-2 40.0 MHz

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. Repeat this for any other ports

for the serial adapter card.

Specications

PCI2S950 PCI4S950 PCI8S950

Bus Interface PCI 2.2 (5V)

Chipset ID Oxford

OX16PCI952

Oxford

OX16PCI954

Oxford

OX16PCI954

Connectors 2 x DB9 male 4 x DB9 male 8 x DB9

Maximum

Data Transfer

Rate

460.8 kbps

Supported

Operating

Systems

Windows®98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-

mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help

with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-

prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year 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 war-

rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,

alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

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USA LLP (or their ofﬁcers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-

ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-

tial, 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 limita-

tions or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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