Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART PEX1S952 PEX2S952 PEX1S952LP PEX2S952LP
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 Jumper Configuration.................................................................... 2 Hardware Installation.....................................................................
Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PEX1S952/PEX2S952/ PEX1S952LP/PEX2S952LP Native PCI Express 16C950 UART Serial Card. This dual profile Serial card converts a PCI Express slot into one or two RS-232 (DB9) serial connections, while relying on a native, singlechip design for optimal performance and reliability.
Instruction Manual Jumper Configuration The card is specially designed to allow power output from the ninth pin of the connector to enable power up of the connected devices without the use of a power adapter. The card allows user to set each individual port with 5V, 12V, or RI (no power). The user may also choose to draw the needed power from the PC’s internal system power supply via an LP4 molex connector.
Instruction Manual Hardware Installation 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover. 3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot. 4. To install the card, carefully align the card’s bus connector with the selected PCIe slot on the motherboard. Push the board down firmly. 5. Optional: Connect the LP4 molex power connector from the computer power supply to the card. Make sure the Jumper settings on the card are configured properly. 6.
Instruction Manual To verify successful installation on Windows 2000/XP: 1. From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer”, then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select “Device Manager” from the left window panel. 2. Double-click on both “Ports (COM & LPT)” and “Multifunction Adapters”. The Serial Adapter board and additional serial ports (COM ports) should be displayed when successfully installed. The port is ready to be connected to new device(s).
Instruction Manual Windows Vista Driver Installation 1. At the Found New Hardware prompt, click on “Locate and install driver software (recommended).” 2. When prompted, insert the disc included with your Serial Card and then click “Next.” 3. A notification will appear informing you that Windows has encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. Click “close” to continue. 4.
Instruction Manual To verify successful installation on Windows Vista: 1. From the main desktop, right-click on “Computer”, then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select “Device Manager” from the left window panel. 2. Double-click on both “Ports (COM & LPT)” and “Multifunction Adapters”. The Serial Adapter board and additional serial ports (COM ports) should be displayed when successfully installed. The port is ready to be connected to new device(s).
Instruction Manual Specifications PEX1S952 PEX1S952LP Bus Type External Ports PEX2S952 PEX2S952LP PCI Express rev 1.1 (3.3V) 1 x DB9 2 x DB9 Internal Connectors 1 x LP4 molex Chipset Oxford OXPCIe952 UART 16C950 Power Mode* 5V / 12V / RI (no power) Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460 Kbps Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2 Data Bits 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, Linux kernel 2.6.
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