SIIG 16950 UART User Manual
2-Port RS232 Serial
PCIe with 16950 UART
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The 2-Port RS232 Serial PCIe with 16950 UART is
a high-speed serial card that provides two
additional serial ports to your system.
Key Features and Benefits
• PCI Express (x1) single port serial with 128byte FIFO buffers
• Works in any available PCI Express slot
• Supports data transfer rate up to 230Kb/s
• Built-in 16C950 compatible UART
System Requirements
• PCI Express equipped system with an
available PCI Express slot
• Windows
Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server
2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
/ 2000
04-0719B
®
8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) /
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Package Contents
• 2-Port RS232 Serial PCIe with 16950 UART
• Driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Layout
Stripe
Serial port pin header (P2)
Serial port pin
header (P1)
Connector bracket with 9-pin serial port
Figure 1: Layout
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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are
provided below. Since the design of computer
cases and motherboards vary, refer to your
computer’ s reference manual for further
information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently
damage your system. Discharge any static
electricity build up in your body by touching your
computer’ s case for a few seconds. Avoid any
contact with internal parts and handle cards
only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and
any other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the
cover from the computer.
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, but gently, until it is well seated.
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5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to
secure the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect
the power cord.
Driver Installation
Follow the instructions below to install the 2-Port
RS232 Serial PCIe with 16950 UART drivers.
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) /
Server 2008 R2
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
Note: Windows 7 will automatically search
preconfigured driver folders for the proper
driver, this process may take several minutes
to complete. Do not interrupt this process.
2. Insert the driver CD. Close AutoPlay if
prompted.
3. Click Start. In the Search programs and
files box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter.
Or press Windows key and R, type
D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
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