CardBus Serial Card
CB4S950
Instruction Manual
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4 Port CardBus 16950 Serial Card
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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 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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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Windows 98SE/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 4 port CardBus 16950 Serial Card. This card
allows users to add multiple serial ports to their laptop computer, using an available
CardBus slot, for seamless use with serial peripherals, including printers, scanners and
more.
• Offers 4 DB9 RS-232 ports
• Supports Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP and Vista
System Requirements
• A laptop computer with an available CardBus slot
• A desktop computer with an available CardBus slot (please see accessories)
• CD/DVD-ROM drive (driver installation)
Contents
This package should contain:
• Type II CardBus Card
• DB9 Breakout cable
• Driver CD
• Instruction Manual
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Windows XP
1. With the notebook PC powered on and fully booted, insert the PCMCIA Card into an
available CardBus slot on your notebook PC.
2. This will launch the Add New Hardware Wizard, which will guide you through the
installation process. On the first screen, click Next to continue. On the screen that
follows, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next to
proceed.
3. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Select Include this location
in the search, then click Browse to specify the driver location and click Next to
continue.
4. Click Next to continue, and click Finish to complete the installation.
5. To verify that installation has completed successfully, right-click on My Computer and
choose Manage. Select Device Manager and double click on Ports.
6. Here, you should see Compact Flash OX16CF950 listed, if the card has installed
properly.
Windows 2000
Please note: Prior to installation, please ensure that your operating system has been
updated with the SP4 (service pack 4) update.
1. With the computer powered down, insert the CardBus card into an available CardBus
slot. Once the card is securely placed, please power up the computer.
2. Once the operating system is loaded, it will display the Found New Hardware Wizard.
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Port 2 (DB9 Male)
Port 1 (DB9 Male)
Port 3 (DB9 Male)
Port 4 (DB9 Male)
68-pin CardBus connector
Click Next to continue.
3. Insert the Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive, and select Search for a suitable
driver for my device (Recommended), and click Next.
4. Select Specify a location, and click Next to continue. Click Browse to specify the
location of the driver file (D:\IO\OXFORD, where D:\ specifies the location of the
CD/DVD-ROM drive).
5. Click Next to continue, and click Yes to skip the digital signature process. Please note
that the software has been thoroughly tested for compatibility and reliability.
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7. To verify that installation has completed successfully, right-click on My Computer and
choose Manage. Select Device Manager and double click on Ports.
8. Here, you should see Compact Flash OX16CF950 listed, if the card has installed
properly.
Windows Windows ME/98
1. With the computer powered down, insert the CardBus card into an available CardBus
slot. Once the card is securely placed, please power up the computer.
2. Once the operating system is loaded, it will display the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Insert the Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive, and click Next to continue.
3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and Specify a
location. Click Browse to specify the exact location of the driver file (D:\IO\OXFORD,
where D:\ specifies the location of the CD/DVD-ROM drive).
4. Click Next to continue installation and click Finish to complete the installation.
5. To verify that installation has completed successfully, right-click on My Computer and
choose Manage. Select Device Manager and double click on Ports.
6. Here, you should see Compact Flash OX16CF950 listed, if the card has installed
properly.
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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
MC3MF
3 ft. AT Modem Cable DB9F-DB25M
MC6MF
6 ft. AT Modem Cable (male to female)
MXT100
6 ft. 9-pin Straight Through Cable (male to female)
MXT100_25
25 ft. 9-pin Straight Through Cable (male to female)
AT925FF
Adapter DB9F to DB25F
AT925FM
Adapter DB9F to DB25M
AT925SFM
Slimline Adapter DB9F to DB25M
SCNM925FM
10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9F to DB25M
SCNM9FF
10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 F/F
PCI2PCMCIA1
1 Port CardBus/PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Card
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Bus Type CardBus
Connectors 4 x DB9 Male connector
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 115.2 Kbits/sec
Operating Systems supported Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP
Certifications (Regulatory and other) FCC, CE, RoHS
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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.
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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.
Limitation of Liability
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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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.
Revised: 04 January 2007 (Rev. C)
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