1 or 2 Port Native ExpressCard RS232 Serial
Adapter Card with 16950 UART
EC1S952
EC2S952
*actual product may vary from photos
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Manual Revision: 01/25/2012
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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................1
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................1
Driver Installation.............................................................................................................................................2
Verifying Installation ......................................................................................................................................2
Specications .....................................................................................................................................................3
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................4
Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................4
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1 x ExpressCard Serial adapter card
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 1 x 34 to 54mm Slot Spacer Adapter
• 1 x Dual DB9 breakout cable (EC2S952 only)
System Requirements
• An available ExpressCard slot
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit),
Server 2008 R2, Linux®
Installation
Hardware Installation
For laptops with ExpressCard/54 slots, the optional 34 to 54mm Slot Spacer adapter can be used.
Simply clip on the slot spacer adapter to the side of the serial adapter card as shown below.
The EC1S952/EC2S952 adapter cards will simply slide into the ExpressCard slot on the laptop.
Push the card all the way in, until it ‘clicks’ and locks into place. To eject the card, simply push the
card further into the slot until it clicks, and then release and it will then be ejected from the slot.
If using the EC2S952 Serial Adapter card, make sure to connect the DB9 breakout cable to the
card, before inserting it into the ExpressCard slot.
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Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
After inserting the serial adapter card, you will be prompted by the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Insert the included Driver CD into the computer and then click the “Next” button to begin.
If prompted, select the “Recommended” option and click the “Next” button.
Windows will automatically search the CD for the appropriate drivers and install them.
Complete these steps for any additional devices that appear.
When complete, take out the Driver CD and reboot the computer.
Verifying Installation
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista), then select Manage.
In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel.
Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. The appropriate number of additional COM
ports should be visible. The port(s) are ready to connect to new devices.
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Specications
EC1S952 EC2S952
Bus Interface ExpressCard 1.0
Connectors 1 x DB9 male
Chipset Oxford OXPCIe952
UART 16C950
Maximum Band Rate 460 Kbps
Form Factor
Windows 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista
Supported Operating Systems
2 x DB9 male
(via breakout cable)
ExpressCard/34 and 54
(with included brackets)
(32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/
Server 2008 R2, Linux
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/
support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty
covers par ts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If
such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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