StarTech.com PEX2S553B User manual

Manual Revision: 01/11/2012

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PEX2S553B

2 Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with

Breakout Cable

*actual product may vary from photos

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

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

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

Specications..........................................................................................4

Technical Support ..................................................................................5

Warranty Information............................................................................5

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Introduction

The PEX2S553B 2-Port PCI Express Serial Card w/ Breakout Cable lets you add two

RS232 serial ports using a single PCIe expansion slot. With the included break-out

cable, you can easily add two ports to a single low prole slot.

The PCIe serial card features a native single-chip design that provides optimum

reliability and speed, reducing the CPU load by up to 48% over conventional bridge-

chip serial cards - a cost-eective solution for connecting legacy serial devices to PCIe

enabled computers.

The multiport PCIe Serial Adapter includes both full and low-prole/half-height

brackets for compatibility with standard and small form factor computers, and is

compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows® 7/Server

2008 R2, 2003/Vista/XP (32 and 64 bit), Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and up, as well as MAC OS

10.5 and above.

This product is a replacement for our PEX2S552B card.

Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1x 2 Port PCI-Express RS-232 Serial Card

• 1x Breakout cable

• 1x Full prole bracket

• 1x Driver CD

• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCIe slot

• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64 bit),

Windows XP Embedded/CE5.0/CE6.0,

or Apple® Mac OS® 10.4/10.5, or Linux® kernel 2.6.11 and above

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Installation

WARNING! PCI Express 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 Express 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 Express card by its edges and not the gold connector.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,

external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power

supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer

system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the

computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note

that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of

the case.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other

connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD

into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted

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2. to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time”option and click

Next.

3. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)”and then click the

Next button.

4. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click

the Finish button.

Windows Vista/7

1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the“Locate

and install drivers software (recommended)”option. If prompted to search online,

select the “Don’t search online”option.

2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into

your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.

3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software

anyway” option to proceed.

4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.

Verifying Installation

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), 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 should be visible. The port(s) are ready to connect to new devices.

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Specications

Bus Interface PCI Express 1.0a

(x1 slot connector)

Form Factor Full/Low Prole

Chipset ID Moschip MCS9922

Connectors 2 x DB9 male

(via breakout cable)

Supported Protocols RS232

Buer 256-byte Tx/Rx FIFO (onchip)

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 250Kbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)

Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH

Dimensions (LxWxH) 80.0mm x 80.0mm x 23.0mm

Weight 40g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/

Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),

Windows XP Embedded/

POS Ready 2009/

Embedded Search 2009/

CE 5.0/CE 6.0

Mac OS 10.4/10.5,

Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and above

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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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/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

ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge the old and

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We make it easy to locate the parts, and we quickly deliver them wherever they need

to go. Just talk to one of our tech advisors or visit our website. You’ll be connected to

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Visit www.startech.com for complete information on all StarTech.com products and

to access exclusive resources and time-saving tools.

StarTech.com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology

parts. StarTech.com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States,

Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market.

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