2 Port RS232 Mini PCI Express Serial Card w/ 16950 UART
MPEX2S952
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Manual Revision: 01/26/2012
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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents .......................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................................2
Driver Installation.............................................................................................................................................3
Verifying Installation ......................................................................................................................................3
Specications .....................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................5
Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................5
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Introduction
The StarTech.com Mini PCI Express Serial Adapter Card enables a free mini PCIe slot to run RS232
DB9 serial ports. Featuring a native PCI Express single-chip design that allows you to take full
advantage of PCI Express, and providing improved speed and reliability while reducing the load
applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards which use a bridge-chip
design.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x Mini PCI Express Serial adapter card
• 2 x DB9 ribbon cable
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled system with available mini PCI Express slot
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit), or
Linux® kernel 2.4 or later
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Installation
WARNING! Computer parts can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are
properly grounded before opening your computer case. 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.
Jumper Conguration
This card is specially designed to allow for power output from the ninth pin of the DB9
connector(s) for devices that support power over serial. This card allows users to set each port
with 5V, 12V, or RI (no power) by setting the jumper appropriately. Use the provided adapter
cable to connect the power input header to the system power supply.
Power Output jumper
Power Input header
Hardware Installation
Connect both of the ribbon cables in the respective header connectors on the Mini PCI Express
adapter card. The connector on the ribbon cable should be keyed so will only t one way.
Line up and insert the Mini PCI Express adapter card with the Mini PCI Express slot on the system
board. Match up the gap in the card connector, with the notch in the slot.
NOTE: Dierent systems may have dierent methods for installing mini cards, so please refer
to documentation for your system/board for full installation instructions for your particular
application.
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Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
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.
Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then click the Next button.
Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click the Finish
button.
Windows Vista/7
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.
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.
If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software anyway”
option to proceed.
Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.
Verifying Installation
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 appropriate number of additional COM
ports should be visible. The port(s) are ready to connect to new devices.
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Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express rev 1.1
Chipset ID PLX OXPCIe952
Serial UART 16C950
Connectors
Serial Protocol RS232
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460 Kbps
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
Dimensions 50.0mm x 30.0mm
Weight 6g
Windows 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/
Compatible Operating Systems
2 x DB9 male
(via external ribbon cable)
Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit),
Linux kernel 2.4 or later
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industryleading 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 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 ar ising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirec t, special, punitive, incidental,
consequential, or other wise), 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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