User Manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: February 18, 2020 10:38 AM
Product Diagram (PEX8S1050)
Component Function
1 DB62 Connector
• Connects the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8
Breakout Cable to the Serial Adapter Card.
2 PCI Express Connector
• Used to connect the Serial Adapter Card to
the PCI Express Slot on the Host Computer.
3 JP1 PME Jumper
• Used to enable or disable wake from sleep.
• ENA = Enables wake from sleep. Move the plug
to cover the ENA and middle pins.
• DIS = Disables wake from sleep. Move the plug
to cover the DIS and middle pins.
4
J5 Aux Power
Connector
• Used to connect the Host Computers Power
Supply (4 Pin SP4/Floppy power connector).
5
JP5 Aux Power Source
Selector
• Determines the DC Power Source voltage.
• X5V = 5V from a DC Power Source connected
to the JP5 Aux Power Connector.
• X12V = 12V from a DC Power Source
connected to the JP5 Aux Power Connector.
• I12V = 12V from PCI Express Slot
(motherboard’s PCIe slot).
6
JP4 Power Over
External Connector
• Enables or disables the power over Pin #58
on the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8 Breakout
Cable’s DB62 Connector.
• GND = No power is supplied to Pin #58 on the
DB62 Connector.
• PWR = Power is supplied to Pin #58 on the
DB62 Connector when a DC Power Source is
connected to J5 Aux Power Connector.
8 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card 16C1050
Requirements
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• Computer with an available PCI Express® slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16)
• (Optional) External DC Power Source - Host Computer’s PSU
• (Optional) DB62 to DB9MX8 Cable w/ Pin #58 as power source
Operating System (OS):
• Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, and 10
• Linux® Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04 and 18.04
Tools
• Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
Driver
• You must download and install the Systembase Drivers, see Downloading the
Drivers section.
Hardware Installation
Warning: Serial Adapter Cards can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure that
you are properly grounded before you open your computer case or touch the Serial
Adapter Card. Only handle the Serial Adapter Card by its edges and do not touch
the gold connectors.
Installing the Serial Adapter Card
1. Turn o the Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected (e.g.,
printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Computer and disconnect any
Peripheral Devices that are connected.
3. Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
4. Locate an open PCI Express Slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16) and remove the corresponding
Metal Cover Plate from the back of the Computer Case.
5. Gently insert the Serial Adapter Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the
Bracket to the back of the Computer Case.
6. Place the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
7. Connect the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8 Breakout Cable (included) to the DB62
Connector on the Serial Adapter Card.
Note: The the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8 Cable’s Connector shell/exterior is not
grounded.
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