StarTech.com PEX1S1PMINI User manual
Mini PCI Express Serial
Adapter
1 Port Serial, 1 Port Parallel
Mini PCI Express Combo
Adapter Card
PEX1S1PMINI
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
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•
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................2
Verifying the Installation...............................................................3
Specifications.................................................................. 4
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information...................................................... 5
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x PEX1S1PMINI adapter card•
1 x DB9 to board adapter cable•
1 x DB25 to board adapter cable•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
Mini PCI Express enabled computer system•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Server 2003/ Vista,
Linux®kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x
Installation
Hardware Installation
2
Connect both of the adapter cables in the respective header1.
connectors on the Mini PCI Express adapter card.
Line up and install the Mini PCI Express adapter card with the Mini2.
PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Match up the gap in the card
connector, with the notch in the slot.
Press the Mini PCI Express adapter card back against the3.
motherboard, and snap the top edge of the card into the Mini PCI
Express card retention clip on the motherboard.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,1.
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.
Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and2.
then click the Next button.
Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has3.
completed, click the Finish button.
Windows Vista
When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen,1.
click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”
option. If prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online”
option.
When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that2.
came with the card, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will
automatically proceed to search the CD.
If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this3.
driver software anyway” option to proceed.
Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.4.
3
Verifying the Installation
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in
Vista), 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. The appropriate
number of additional COM ports and parallel ports (LPT) should be
visible. The port(s) are ready to connect to new devices.
4
Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express rev 1.1 (3.3V)
External Connectors 1 x DB25
1 x DB9
Internal Connectors 2x5-pin header (serial)
2x13-pin header (parallel)
Chipset Oxford OXPCIe952
UART 16C950
Operating Modes
Serial: RS-232
Parallel: SPP/EPP/ECP -
IEEE1284
Dimensions 50.0mm x 30.0mm
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/
Vista, Linux kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x
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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
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com
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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