User Manual

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Overview
Moxa’s new PCI Express Multiport Serial Boards series is designed for
POS and ATM applications and for use by industrial automation system
manufacturers and system integrators.
Package Checklist
Before installing the PCI Express board, verify that the package
contains the following items:
• 1 MOXA multiport serial board (1 PCI Express board or 1 PCI
Express-A Intelligent board)
• Low-profile bracket (low profile models only)
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
NOTE
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.
Hardware Installation Procedure
The PCI Express board MUST be plugged into the PC before the driver is
installed.
Follow the steps below.
1. Install the board. Power off the PC and then plug the board
firmly into any open PCI Express slot.
2. Plug the connection cable into the board’s connector. (Refer
to Pin Assignments for the cable pin assignment).
3. Start system and verify the driver initialization.
Software Installation Information
1. Get the driver at www.moxa.com. Base on the OS type,
choosing the corresponding driver.
2. Installing the driver:
• For Windows OS (Take the installation of Win7 as an
example)
 2.1. Unzip and execute the .exe file
 2.2. Follow the instructions to install the drivers
• For Linux
Execute the following commands from the Linux prompt:
 2.1. Get the driver at www.moxa.com
and unzip the file:
#cd /
#mkdir moxa
#cd moxa
#cp /<driver
directory>/driv_linux_smart_<version>_build_<build_date>
.tgz.
#tar -zxvf
driv_linux_smart_<version>_build_<build_date>.tgz
 2.2. Install the driver:
#cd mxser
#./mxinstall