2-Port CardBus RS232 Serial Card
CB2S950
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Manual Revision: 07/07/2011
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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
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................2
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3
Specications ..........................................................................................4
Technical Support ..................................................................................5
Warranty Information ............................................................................5
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Introduction
This CardBus RS232 Serial Laptop PC Adapter Card adds two RS232 serial ports to a
notebook computer, letting you connect your mobile computer to serial peripheral
devices.
Supporting data transfer rates of up to 921.6 Kbps, the RS232 serial adapter features a
high performance 16950 UART chipset, ensuring awless connectivity with your serial
peripherals.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x CardBus Serial Card
• 1 x DB9 Breakout Cable
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• 32-bit CardBus enabled computer system with available Type II or III slot
• Microsoft® Windows® 95/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit), or Linux
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Installation
Hardware Installation
Connect the included breakout cable to the card prior to installing the card. This will
prevent accidental disconnection or damage to the card from trying to connect the
breakout cable after the card is installed.
Push the card into the CardBus slot, gently yet rmly until the card will not go any
further into the slot. CardBus is hot-pluggable, so the computer system may be turned
on or o.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP
1. Once the card is inserted into the CardBus slot on the computer system, Windows
will automatically detect the card.
2. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD
into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please
select the “No, not this time” option and click Next.
3. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then click the
Next button.
4. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click
the Finish button.
Windows Vista/7
1. Once the card is inserted into the CardBus slot on the computer system, Windows
will automatically detect the card.
2. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate
and install drivers software (recommended)” option. If prompted to search online,
select the “Don’t search online” option.
3. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into
your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.
4. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software
anyway” option to proceed.
5. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.
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Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), 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 additional COM ports will be
listed.
Right-click on the rst added COM port and
select “Properties”. Select the “Data Rate” tab
along the top and look for the setting Crystal/
Clock Frequency. If it is set to 14.7456MHz, then
your installation is complete. If the frequency is
anything other than 14.7456MHz, click Detect
Crystal/Clock Frequency. Click OK to nish.
Repeat for the second COM port.
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Specications
Host Interface CardBus (32-bit)
Chipset ID Oxford OX16PCI952
Serial UART 16C950
External Connectors 2 x DB9 male (via breakout cable)
Supported Protocols RS232
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921.6 Kbps
FIFO Buer 128 byte
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 95/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7
(32/64-bit), Linux
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Technical Support
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www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime 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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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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