SIIG CyberPro PCI 8S User manual

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CyberPro PCI 8S
Quick Installation Guide
04-0387B
Introducing the CyberPro PCI 8S
The CyberPro PCI 8S high-speed serial I/O card provides
eight additional 9-pin serial ports.
FeaturesandBenefits
•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/receive speed,especiallyunderWindows'
multitasking environment
•Each serial port can be configured for either 5v or
12v output, for serial devices that require additional
power
SystemRequirements
•Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
PCI slot
•Windows®95/98/98SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP (32-
/64-bit)/Server2003(32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)

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PackageContents
•CyberPro PCI 8S board
• 8-port fan-out cable
• Driver CD
• Quick Installation Guide
Layout
4-pin power
connector
(optional)*
JP1-JP4
JP5-JP8
78-pin
connector
JumperSettings(JP1-JP8)
Open = 0 volts (default)
Short 1-2 = 5V
Short 2-3 = 12V
* Note: Make this connection only when two or
more serial ports are configured for 5V/12V
output.
Figure 1: Layout

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Note: Most serialdevices donot requireadditional
power through the serial port. Refer to your serial
device'smanual formoreinformation. The jumpers
can be removed if the ports do not need power.
Fan-outCable
78-pin connnector
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.

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1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the computer.
3. Remove your computer’s cover.
4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
5. Set JP1-JP8 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 go to 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. Replacethecomputercover andreconnectthepower
cord.
9. Connect the 8-port fan-out cable to the board's 78-
pin connector. For more information, see figure 2
on page 3.
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
CyberPro PCI 8S drivers.
Windows95
1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
2. Insert the driver CD, and click Other Locations.
Type in D:\9x, click OK, then Finish. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)

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3. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
Copying Files dialog box appears, type in
D:\9x, then click OK.
4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows98/98SE
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommend), then click Next.
3. Select Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
insert the driver CD, type in D:\9x, then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. Click Next, then Finish.
5. Repeat steps 1-4.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
WindowsME
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, select Specify
the location of the driver (Advanced), then click
Next.
2. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location,
uncheck the other box, type in D:\Me, then click
Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
3. Click Next, Next, and Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1- 3.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
ToVerifyWindows95/98/98SE/MEInstallation
1. From the main desktop, right click My Computer,
click Properties,then click Device Manager.

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2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), CyberSerial PCI
16Cxxx... should be displayed eight times.
3. Double click Multi-function adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 8S PCI board and PCI Function should
be displayed.
WindowsNT4.0
1. From the desktop click Start, then Run.
2. Insert the driver CD, type in
D:\NT4\Install_Serial.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. Click Next when the Welcome window appears.
4. Choose Install, then click Next.
5. Click Yes, then click Exit.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
ToVerifyWindowsNT4.0Installation
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double click
Ports device icon.
2. Eight new COM ports will be assigned when
successfully installed.
Windows2000
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended), and click Next.
3. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
and click Next.
4. Insertthedriver CD,type inD:\2000, thenclickOK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
5. Click Next and Finish.

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6. Repeat steps 1-5 nine more times.
7. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
32-bitWindowsXP/Server2003
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.
For XP w/SP1 or earlier/ Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later/Server 2003 wSP1 or later:select
No, not this time, click Next.
2. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended,then click Next.
3. Click Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
64-bitWindowsXP/Server2003
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.
For XP w/SP1 or earlier/ Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later/Server 2003 wSP1 or later:select
No, not this time, click Next.
2. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended,then click Next.
3. Click Continue Anyway, then click Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 several more times.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

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ToVerifyWindows2000/XP/2003Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then select
Device Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), CyberSerial PCI 16Cxxx... should be
displayed eight times.
3. Double click Multifunction adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 8S PCI board should be displayed.
WindowsVista™
1. At the Found New Hardware window, insert the
driver CD, click Locate and install driver software
(recommended), then click Continue.
2. Click Next, then click Close.
3. Repeat step #2 to complete the driver installation.
Note: Windows Vista driver installation process
may take several minutes to complete.
ToVerifyWindowsVistaInstallation
1. Right click Computer,click Manage,click Continue,
then click Device Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), CyberSerial 16Cxxx... should be displayed
eight times.
3. Double click Multifunction adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 8S PCI board should be displayed.

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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.
Windows95/98/98SE/ME
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. Followsteps1-3 againto changethe otherserial
port(s) if needed.
Windows2000/XP/Server2003/Vista
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 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, then close Device Manager to save the
changes. Followsteps 1-4 againto changethe otherserial
port(s) if needed.

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