SIIG 04-0349D User Manual

USB to Serial
Quick Installation Guide

Introduction

The USB to Serial adapter converts one USB port to multiple
9-pin (DB9) serial ports.

Features and Benefits

• Full support for Windows-based software

• Low power consumption. Draws power from USB

bus

• Supports baud rates up to 115 Kb/s

• Handy wall-mount bracket keeps your desktop

uncluttered

• Works with modems, ISDN terminal adapters,
graphics tablets, PDAs, bar code scanners, label
printers and other RS232 serial devices

• Built-in 16550 UART with 16-byte FIFO buffers to
dramatically increase data transmit/receive speed,
especially under Windows multitasking
environment

System Requirements

• Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
USB port

• Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-
/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32­/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 / ME / 98SE / 98

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Package Contents

• USB to Serial adapter

• USB cable

• Mounting bracket kit

• Driver CD

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Depending on the model purchased, your layout will be
either the 2-port or 4-port adapter.

Power LED

Figure 1. 2-port Layout

Power LED

USB connector

Serial Port

USB connector

Serial Port

Figure 2. 4-port Layout

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Hardware Installation

The USB to Serial adapter's Mounting bracket kit adds
wall mount capabilities. Follow the instructions below to
mount your USB to Serial adapter to the wall and keep
your desktop uncluttered.

1. Use the 4 screws in your package to screw your
Mounting bracket to the wall, see Figure 3.

Figure 3

2. Slide your USB to Serial adapter into the mounting

bracket until it snaps into place, see Figure 4.

Note: The serial ports should be facing down.

Figure 4

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Driver Installation

NOTE: Do not plug in the USB to Serial adapter to
your computer until instructed to do so. If you have
plugged in the adapter prior to installing the driver,
click Cancel at the Found New Hardware (if
prompted), unplug the adapter, then follow the
driver installation steps below.

Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit)

1. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.

At the AutoPlay box: Click Open folder to view files,
then double click Setup.

If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Windows key and R,
type D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)

2. Click Yes, Next, then click Finish.

3. Plug the USB to Serial adapter into a USB port, and

the driver will install automatically.

4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)

1. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.

At the CD auto-start window: Double click Setup.
If the CD doesn't auto-start: Click Start, in the Start

Search box, type D:\setup.exe, then press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

2. Click Allow.

3. Click Next, then click Finish.

4. Plug the USB to Serial adapter into a USB port, and

the driver will install automatically.

5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

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