Startech PCI8S950, PCI4S950, PCI2S950 User Manual

PCI2S950 PCI4S950 PCI8S950
Instruction Manual
PCI Serial Adapter Card
2/4/8 Port 16950 Serial PCI Card
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 off 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 different 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
Advanced Performance Configuration .......................... 4
Maximize data transfer rates ....................................................... 4
Specifications .................................................................. 5
Technical Support ........................................................... 6
Warranty Information ...................................................... 6
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x PCI Serial Card•
1 x User Manual•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x DB9 Breakout cable (PCI4S950 only)•
2 x DB9 Breakout cable (PCI8S950 only)•
1 x DB37 ribbon cable bracket (PCI8S950 only)•
System Requirements
An available 5V PCI slot•
(PCI8S950 only) A second open expansion card slot•
Microsoft Windows•
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98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Installation
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.1.
Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual 2. for details, if necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.
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Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in colour) and remove the 3. metal plate that covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step. Hang on to the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.
Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly 4. seated.
Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.5.
If you purchased a PCI8S950 (8 port model), connect the ribbon a. cable panel for the second dongle connector to the pins on the card, with the red stripe on the ribbon cable facing Pin 1 (as marked). Remove the screw and metal plate on another available slot. Secure the second dongle connector in place with the screw.
If you purchased a PCI4S950 (4 port model) or PCI8S950 (8 b. port model), connect the port dongle(s) provided to the port on the back of the card (and the additional dongle connector you installed, if applicable).
Put your computer case back on.6.
Connect the large end of the serial cable to the serial port on the 7. back of your computer.
Turn your computer on.8.
Driver Installation
The current software drivers for this product are included on the provid­ed installation CD. If you lose the installation CD or want to update the existing drivers, please visit www.startech.com to download the most current version of the drivers. For advanced configuration instructions, consult the PDF files located in the doc folder on the installation CD. To view these files, you will need Adobe® Reader® which is available as a free download from www.adobe.com.
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Windows® 2000/XP
The operating system will automatically detect the new hardware 1. and start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next.
Insert the installation CD that came with the card into your 2. computer’s CD-ROM or other compatible optical drive. Choose Search for a suitable driver... (Windows 2000) or Install the software automatically (Windows XP). Click Next.
You may receive a warning that the driver is not digitally signed. 3. Choose OK (Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (Windows XP) when prompted to complete the installation.
When Windows is done copying files, you will see a message above 4. the System Tray (next to the clock) stating that the card is installed and ready to use.
You may need to repeat the installation for each individual port. After 5. all devices are installed, you may then attach your serial devices.
Windows® 98SE/ME
The operating system will automatically detect the new hardware. 1. Click Next to continue.
Select “Search for the best driver for my device (Recommended)” 2. and click Next.
Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and select “CD-ROM”. 3. Click Next.
When Windows finds the appropriate driver, click 4. Next to begin the installation.
Click 5. Finish to complete the installation. The system will now install the UART ports automatically.
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Advanced Performance Conguration
(PCI2S950 only)
As an option, you can choose to configure the clock frequency of your card by setting the JP15 jumper pins. You can alter this setting by plac­ing the jumper on the pins according to the following chart:
Pins Setting
3-2 1.843 MHz
1-2 40.0 MHz
Maximize data transfer rates
Once installation is complete, you will be able to configure the port(s) provided by the card, as you would any other serial port. To do so, browse through the following path:
Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware (tab) > Device Manager
To maximize the port data transfer capability, right-click on one of the newly installed ports, and select Properties. Once the Properties window opens, click on the Data Rate tab. Here you will see a button labelled Detect Crystal Frequency. Click on the button to automatically detect the port data transfer capability. Repeat this for any other ports for the serial adapter card.
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Specications
Bus Interface
Chipset ID
Connectors
Maximum
Data Transfer
Rate
Supported
Operating
Systems
PCI2S950 PCI4S950 PCI8S950
PCI 2.2 (5V)
Oxford
OX16PCI952
2 x DB9 male 4 x DB9 male 8 x DB9
Windows® 98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Oxford
OX16PCI954
460.8 kbps
Oxford
OX16PCI954
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com­mit-ment 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 one 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 parts 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.
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