PEX4S952 PEX4S952LP Instruction Manual PCI Express Serial Adapter 4-Port Single Chip PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card
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.
Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................... 1 Packaging Contents.....................................................................1 System Requirements..................................................................1 Installation........................................................................ 1 Setting Power Mode.....................................................................2 Hardware Installation...................................
Introduction Packaging Contents • 1 x PEX4S952 or PEX4S952LP card • 1 x 4 port DB9 break-out cable • 1 x Full Profile bracket (PEX4S952LP only) • 1 x Low Profile bracket (PEX4S952 only) • 1 x User Manual • 1 x Driver CD System Requirements • PCI Express enabled computer system • Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista (32/64-bit) or Linux® Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x Installation WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity.
*PEX4S952 shown Jumper settings for Pin 9 power LP4 molex connector Connector for DB9 breakout cable 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) via jumper settings on the card. Users can also choose to draw the necessary power directly from the system power supply by connecting the LP4 molex power connector.
Express slots of additional lanes (ie. 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. OPTIONAL: If supplying power from the computer system’s power supply, (see “Setting Power Mode”) connect the LP4 molex plug into the card. 6. Place the cover back onto the computer. 7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply. Driver Installation Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003 1.
Verifying Installation Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista 1. From the main desktop, right-click on My Computer, then select Manage. 2. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel. 3. Double-click on Ports (COM & LPT) option. The appropriate number of additional COM ports should be visible. The ports are ready to connect to new devices.
Specifications PEX4S952 PEX4S952LP Bus Interface PCI Express x1 (base spec 1.1) Chipset Oxford OXPCIe954 UART 16C950 External Connectors 4 x DB-9 male Internal Connectors 1 x LP4 molex Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460 Kbps Supported Protocol RS-232 ® Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/ Vista, Linux® Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.
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