SIIG 8000 Plus User manual

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04-0168B
Introducing the PCI Serial 8000 Plus
The PCI Serial 8000 Plus is a high-speed PCI 8-port serial
board for use in Pentium-class computers. It's unique
4-port fan-out cables and easy-to-reach cable connectors
not only allows you to connect up to eight serial devices,
but also eliminates the inconvenience of reaching to the
back of the computer to connect devices.
Features and Benefits
•Conforms to PCI v2.1 Plug and Play
•Full support for DOS and Windows-based software
•Improves I/O access speed up to 8 times faster than
ISA serial I/O card. Reduces CPU load and
improves system performance
•IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts
•Enhanced 128-byte Transmit and Receive FIFO
buffersachievebiggerdatablocktransfers,reducing
CPU load dramatically, especially under Windows
multi-tasking environment
•Eight high-speed 16850 serial ports (DB9) support
baud rates up to 920Kbps per port
•Ideal for high-speed serial devices including ISDN
terminal adapters, 56K V.90 external modems and
more
PCI Serial 8000 Plus
Quick Installation Guide

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System Requirements
•Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
PCI slot
•DOS, Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/
XP/Server 2003
PackageContents
• (1) PCI Serial 8000 Plus board
• (2) 4-port fan-out cable (DB37 to DB9)
• (1) 4S cable connector bracket
• (1) Driver diskette
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. PCI Serial 8000 Plus Layout
Chipset
P2
1
P1
25-pin Connector Socket
(serial ports 5-8)
DB37 Connector
(serial ports 1-4)

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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below, since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary. Refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Caution: Static Electricity Discharge may permanently
damage your system. To avoid possible static electricity
discharge during the installation, please follow the
guidelines below:
•Discharge any static electricity build up in your
body by touching a large grounded metal surface or
the computer’s case (if plugged in), for a few
seconds.
•During the installation, avoid any contact with
internal parts. Handle cards only by their external
edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplugthepowercordandremoveyourcomputer's
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot push
the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well
seated.
Figure 2. Inserting the PCI Board

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5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
Note: If you only need 4 serial ports or less, skip
steps 6 and 7 and continue to step 8.
6. Connect the 4Scable connector bracketribboncable
to the 25-pin connector socket on the board. Make
sure the stripe on the ribbon cable is on the side closest to
the slot bracket cover.
7. Install the 4S cable connector bracket, carefully
slide it into the selected slot where the slot bracket
hadbeen removed and secureit with the slotbracket
holding screw.
8. Replacethecomputercover andreconnectthepower
cord.
Connecting Cable and Devices
You can connect up to eight serial port devices to your
system via the fan-out cables which are distributed from
thetwolargeDB37 connectors. Proceedwiththefollowing
instructions for device connections:
1. Connect the 4-port fan-out cable(s) to the external
DB37 connector(s) onthePCI Serial 8000 Plus board.
Make sure the screws on the cable connectors are
well secured.
Figure 3: Connecting cables and devices

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2. The serial ports are now ready to connect devices.
Note:To avoid possibly damage, turn the system
and all devices OFF before making device
connection.
Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
PCI Serial 8000 Plus drivers. Please make sure the board
is installed before proceeding with the driver installation.
Windows 95 Driver Installation
1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard windows,
click Next.
2. Insert the driver diskette and click Other Locations.
Type in a:\Win95, click OK, then Finish.
3. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
CopyingFilesdialog boxappears,typeina:\Win95,
then click OK.
4. Remove the driver diskette and click Yes to restart
Windows.
Windows 98/98 SE Driver Installation
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard windows, click
Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommend), then click Next.
3. Select Specify a location, insert the driver diskette
and type in a:\Win98, then click Next.
4. Click Next, Next then Finish.
5. Remove the driver diskette and click Yes to restart
Windows.

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Windows ME Driver Installation
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Specify
the location of the driver (Advanced), then click
Next.
2. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other box,
insert the driver diskette, type in A:\Win98, then
click Next.
3. Click Next andFinish to completedriverinstallation.
4. Remove the driver diskette and click Yes to restart
Windows.
Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation
1. From the desktop click Start, then Run.
2. Insert the driver diskette, type in A:\NT4\setup,
then click OK.
3. Click Next when the Welcome window appears.
4. From Choose Destination Location window, click
Next.
5. Remove the driver diskette, select Yes to restart
Windows and click Finish.
To change the I/O address in Windows NT 4.0:
1. Double click Start, Settings, Control Panel,then
SIIG Cyber PCI 20X device icon.
2. Highlight the COM address and click Settings.
3. Select or type in an I/O address supported by the
device you would like to configure and click OK.
Make sure the selected I/O address does not
conflict with other device in your system.
4. Select Restart Now for the new setup to take effect.

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Windows 2000 Driver Installation
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. SelectSpecify the location, uncheck the other boxes,
then click Next.
4. Insert the driver diskette, type in A:\Win2K and
click OK.
5. Click Next and Finish.
6. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.
Windows XP/Server 2003 Driver Installation
1. AttheFound NewHardwareWizard,chooseInstall
from a list or specific location (Advanced), then
click Next.
2. Insertthedriverdiskette, check Include thislocation
in the search, ucheck the other boxes, type in
A:\Win2K and click Next.
3. At the Hardware Installation window, click
Continue Anyway, then click Finish.
Note: Ourdriverhas been thoroughly tested in Windows
forstabilityandcompatibility.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 eight more times.
5. Restart your system for the new setup to take effect.

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DOS Driver Installation
1. Insert the driver diskette, from the C: prompt, type
in copy a:\dos\*.*, then press <Enter>.
2. Type in edit autoexec.bat, then press <Enter>.
3. Add C:\CB20XPC.exe at the bottom of the
autoexec.bat file.
4. Go to File, save the changes and exit.
5. Remove the driver diskette and restart your system
to complete driver installation.
Verify Proper Windows Driver Installation
For Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME:
1. From the main desktop, right click My Computer,
then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab.
2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT) and new Cyber
PCI ports should be displayed. Also, double click
SIIG Cyber PCI option and SIIG ... PCI Board
should be displayed.
For Windows NT 4.0:
1. Go to Start / Setting / Control Panel,double click
SIIG Cyber PCI 20X device icon.
2. New COM port address number will be assigned
for the ports when successfully installed. The board
is ready to connect devices.
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003:
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manger.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (Com &
LPT).
3. New Cyber port(s) should be listed.

Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers!
Simply visit our Web site at www.siig.com and click on
Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. The answers to your problems
could be just a few clicks away.
If you can't find answers or solutions to your questions, you
have an option to submit the problems online to one of our
technical support analysts and we will promptly respond to
you with answers or solutions.
The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this product
is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to encounter
any problems with this product, please follow the procedures
below.
1. If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.
2. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy
period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.
Online Store
SIIG offers all of our products online at our company
store. Visit us at http://onlinestore.siig.com to find
our complete line of products, including hard to find
itemsandaccessories(power adapters,cables,upgrade
kits, etc.).

PCI Serial 8000 Plus is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. DOS, Windows and Windows NT are
registeredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation. PentiumisaregisteredtrademarkofIntelCorporation.
Othernames usedin publicationare foridentification onlyand maybe trademarksof theirrespective
companies.
April, 2004 Copyright © 2004 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
PCI Serial 8000 Plus IO1875
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
Networking,SoundCards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier
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features, and all products are backed by a 5-year manufacturer
warranty. High-quality control standards are evident by the overall
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