Dual Profile PCI-Express RS-232 Serial Card (2 port Serial, 1 port Parallel*) *PEX2S5521P PEX1S552/PEX1S552LP PEX2S552/PEX2S552LP Instruction Guide *PEX2S5521P shown
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 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.
Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features.......................................................................................1 Package Contents........................................................................1 Hardware Guide.............................................................................. 2 Installation.................................................................................
Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a StarTech.com Dual Profile PCI Express I/O card. This convenient I/O solution utilizes a native, single-chip design for maximum performance and reliability, and includes an optional low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in virtually any size/form factor case. Features • Native PCI Express (single chip) • Supports data transfer rates of up to: 2.7 Mbps (parallel) 460.
Instruction Manual Hardware Guide Serial Port #2 (PEX2S552, PEX2S552LP, PEX2S5521P) Parallel Port Connector (PEX2S5521P) LP4 Power Port Serial Port #1 **PEX2S5521P Shown 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 card. StarTech. com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component.
Instruction Manual Setting Power Mode This card is specially designed to allow for power output from the ninth pin of the DB9 connector(s) for devices that support power over serial. This card allows users to set each port with 5V, 12V, or RI (no power). Users can also choose to draw the necessary power from the system power supply by connecting to the LP4 power connector. Hardware Installation 1.
Instruction Manual 4. PEX2S5521P: Connect the ribbon cable provided by the (separate) parallel port to the provided slot on the PEX2S5521P board (please see diagram on previous page), then secure the parallel port to the slot adjacent to the one used to secure the main PEX2S5521P board. 5. OPTIONAL: If supplying power from the computer system power supply, (see “Setting Power Mode”) connect the LP4 molex plug into the card. 6.
Instruction Manual 2. On the screen that follows, select Install from a list or specific location, then click on Next. 3. On the screen that follows, select Search for the best driver in these locations. Ensure there is a checkmark next to Include this location in the search, then click Browse to locate the correct file. (Please note: The correct file can be located on the accompanying CD in the MCS9901 folder). Once you’ve specified the correct file, please click Next to continue.
Instruction Manual 4. A Windows security warning will appear, notifying you that the software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing. Please click on Continue Anyway: 5. Once the driver files have been installed, you will be notified that the Wizard has finished installing the software for “High Speed PCIe Serial Port”. Please click on Finish. 6. PEX2S552: Repeat steps 1-5 once more for the remaining serial port to be installed.
Instruction Manual Specifications PEX1S552 PEX2S552 PEX1S552LP PEX2S552LP Bus Type PCI Express x1 Chipset Moschip MCS9901CV Maximum Data Transfer Rate Serial: 460.8 Kbps Serial: 460.8 Kbps PEX2S5521P Parallel: 2.7 Mbps Serial: 460.8 Kbps ® OS Support External Connectors Product Dimensions Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7 ® Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and above ® MAC OS 10.4 1 x DB9 male 2 x DB9 male 2 x DB9 male 1 x DB25 female 105mm (4.13”) x 120mm (4.72”) x 20mm (0.
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