SIIG CyberPro PCI 4S User manual

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CyberPro PCI 4S
Quick Installation Guide
04-0343D
Introducing the CyberPro PCI 4S
The CyberPro PCI 4S high-speed serial I/O card provides
four additional 9-pin serial ports. Depending on the
model purchased, this board will fit into either a Full or
Low Profile chassis.
Features and Benefits
•Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play
•Full support for Windows-based software
•Reduces CPU load and improves system
performance dramatically
•IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts
•High-speed serial port (9-pin) works with 56K V.90
external modems, ISDN terminal adapters, PDAs,
digital cameras, label printers and other serial port
devices
•Built-in FIFO buffers dramatically increase data
transmit/receivespeed,especiallyunderWindows'
multitasking environment
•Each serial port can be configured for either 5V or
12V output, for serial devices that require power
System Requirements
•Pentium®or equivalent computer with an available
PCI slot
•Windows®7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000
/ NT 4.0 / ME / 98SE / 98 / 95

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PackageContents
•CyberPro PCI 4S board
• 4-port fan-out cable
• Low profile bracket (Dual Profile board only)
• Driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Layout
Full profile
bracket
4-pin power
connector
(optional)*
JP1
(S1)
JP4
(S4)
JP2
(S2)
JP3
(S3)
44-pin
connector
Figure 1. Layout
* Note: Make this connection only when two or
more serial ports are configured for 5V/12V
output. Depending on the model purchased, the
bracket size will be either Full or Low Profile.
Jumper Settings (JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4)
Open = 0 volts (default)
Short 1-2 = 5V
Short 2-3 = 12V
Note: Mostserialdevicesdonotrequireadditional
power through the serial port. Refer to your serial
device's manual for more information.

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Fan-out Cable
44-pin connector
Serial ports DB9 (9-pin)
Figure 2. Fan-out cable
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.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer’s case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.
3. Remove your computer’s cover.
4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.

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5. Set JP1-JP4 jumper settings to the desired voltage
only if your serial device(s) needs additional power
from the serial port. However, most serial devices
do not require additional power. For more
information, see Figure 1 on page 2. Skip this step
if power is not required.
6. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCI slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.
7. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
8. Replacethecomputercoverandreconnect thepower
cord.
9. Connect the 4-port fan-out cable to the board's
44-pin connector. For more information, see Figure
2on page 3.
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
CyberPro PCI 4S drivers.
Windows 7 (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the desktop, right click Computer, click Manage,
click Device Manager.
3. Insert the driver CD. Right click PCI Serial Port,
click Update Driver Software.
4. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
5. Type D:, then click Next. (Change D: to match your
CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
6. At Windows has successfully updated your driver
software, click Close.

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7 Right click Other PCI Bridge Device, click Update
Driver Software.
8. Repeat steps 4-6.
9. Right click CyberSerial Communication Port, click
Update Driver Software.
10. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
11. Type D:, click Next. (Change D: to match your CD/
DVD-ROM drive letter)
12. At Windows has successfully updated your driver
software, click Close.
13. Repeat steps 9-12 three more times to complete the
installation.
Windows Vista™(32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Found New Hardware window, insert the
driver CD, click Locate and install driver software
(recommended), then click Continue.
3. Click Next, then click Close.
4. Repeat step 3 to complete the driver installation.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.
3. Select No, not this time, click Next. (Skip this step
if not prompted)
4. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended),then click Next.
5. Click Finish.

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6. Repeat steps 3-5 two more times.
7. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Locate
and install driver software (recommended).
3. Insert the driver CD.
4. Click Don't search online.
5. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.
6. Click Browse my computer for driver software
(advanced).
7. Type D:, then click Next. (Change D: to match your
CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
8. At The sofware for this device has been successfully
installed, click Close.
9. Repeat steps 4-8 to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 &
2008 Installation
1. Check in Device Manager to verify installation.
For Windows 7: Right click Computer, click Manage,
then click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage,click Continue,thenclickDeviceManager.
For XP / Server 2003: Right click My Computer, click
Manage, then click Device Manager.
ForServer2008:RightclickComputer,clickManage,
double click Diagnostics, then click Device
Manager.

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2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), CyberSerial 16Cxxx... should be displayed
four times.
3. Double click Multifunction adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 4S board should be displayed.
Windows 2000
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended), then click Next.
4. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
then click Next.
5. Insert the driver CD, type in D:\2000, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
6. Click Next and Finish.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 two more times.
8. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows 2000 Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), CyberSerial 16Cxxx... should be displayed
four times.
3. Double click Multifunction adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 4S board should be displayed.

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Windows ME
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, select Specify
the location of the driver (Advanced),click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location,
uncheck the other box, type in D:\Me,click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
4. Click Next, Next, and Finish.
5. Repeat steps 2-4.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows 98 / 98SE
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
3. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommend), then click Next.
4. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location,
uncheck the other boxes, , type in D:\9x, then click
Next. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM
drive letter)
5. Click Next, then Finish.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows 95
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, click Other Locations. Type
D:\9x, click OK, then Finish. (Change D: to match
your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

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4. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
Copying Files dialog box appears, type D:\9x, then
clickOK.(ChangeD: tomatchyourCD/DVD-ROM
drive letter)
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows 95 / 98 / 98SE / ME Installation
1. From the main desktop, double click My Computer,
Control Panel,System,then click Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), CyberSerial PCI
16Cxxx... should be displayed four times.
3. Double click Multi-function adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 4S PCI board and PCI Function should
be displayed.
Windows NT 4.0
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. From the desktop click Start, then Run. Insert the
driver CD, type in D:\NT4\Install_serial.exe, then
click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-
ROM drive letter)
3. Click Next when the Welcome window appears.
4. Select Install, then click Next.
5. Click Yes, then click Exit.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows NT 4.0 Installation
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel,double click
Ports device icon.
2. Four new COM ports will be assigned when
successfully installed.

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Changing COM Port Address
Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to
work. If your serial device works properly, do not
change this setting.
Windows 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 / 2000
1. From the Device Manager window double click
Ports (COM & LPT), then double click the
CyberSerial serial port you want to change.
2. Click Settings tab and click Advanced.
3. Click the down arrow that is next to the COM Port
number box and select a COM port that is not in use.
Click OK.
4. Click OK again, then close Device Manager to save
the changes.
Windows ME / 98SE / 98 / 95
1. From the Device Manager window double click
Ports (COM & LPT), then double click the
CyberSerial PCI serial port you want to change.
2. Click Settings tab, click the down arrow that is next
to the Port Name box and select a COM address that
is not currently in use.
3. Click OK, then close Device Manager to save the
changes.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support hasanswers! Simplyvisitour
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
toyourquestionscouldbejustafew clicks away. You can also submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIGoffers alifetime manufacturerwarranty withthis product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) Ifyourpurchase has passed the store's return policyperiod, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.

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PRODUCT NAME
CyberPro PCI 4S
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 Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]