StarTech.com PEX2S950 User manual

PCI Express Serial Card

PEX2S950 Instruction Manual

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2 Port PCI-Express 16C950 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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This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other

protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to

StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and

do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an

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question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this

document, StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered

trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this

manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.

Instruction Manual

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

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

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

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

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Maximize data transfer rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 2 Port PCI-Express 16C950 Serial Card. This

card allows you to harness the speed, power and reliability offered by the PCI Express

interface, in order to connect your serial peripherals.

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Features

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•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

•Maximum data transfer rate of 460 Kbps

•PCI 2.2, PCI Power Management 1.0 compliant

•A computer with an available PCI Express port

System Requirements

•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)

•Serial cables necessary to connect device to peripherals

•Dual Channel 16C950 UART

•UARTs fully compatible with 16C550 type devices

•PCI Express Serial Card

Package Contents

•Instruction Manual

•Driver CD

This package should contain:

Instruction Manual

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1. 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.

2. Locate an empty PCI Express slot, removing the metal bracket covering the

accompanying empty port/socket.

3. Position the card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is properly

aligned with the 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.

4. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer.

1. Upon rebooting the computer for the first time following the installation of the card,

Windows will detect the PCI Express card and prompt for driver installation, with the

Found New Hardware Wizard. Please select Search for the best driver for my

devices (Recommend) and click Next.

2. Insert the Drivers CD into your CDROM/DVDROM drive, and select Install from a

list or specific location (Advanced), enter d:\ in the text box provided, and click

Next.

3. On the screens that follow, select Next and Finish respectively.

4. Remove the Driver CD, and when you are asked to reboot the computer, please do

so for the installation to take effect.

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 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 card by its edges and

not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

Software Installation

Please note that the following instructions detail installation of the software necessary for

operation under Windows operating systems. Although the terms used will vary between

OS versions, the steps taken will be similar if not identical.

Instruction Manual

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, click on Start, then right-click on

Manage to open the Computer Management window.

1. In the left pane, click on Device Manager. Here, you should see two listings for PCI

Communications Port as illustrated below.

2. Right-click on the first listing and select properties, to launch the PCI Communications

Port Properties window.

3. Click on the Data Rate tab, and click on Detect Clock Frequency to automatically

detect the port data transfer capability, then select OK.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to configure the second added port.

Instruction Manual

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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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Certifications FCC, CE, ROHS

Bus Type PCI EXPRESS

Connectors 2 – DB9 MALE

Chipset OX16PCI1952

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

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460Kbps (Please see Maximize Data Transfer Rates)

Revised: 30 May 2007 (Rev. A)

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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

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