SIIG CyberSerial Dual PCIe User manual

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CyberSerial Dual PCIe
Quick Installation Guide
04-0611A
Introducing the CyberSerial Dual PCIe
The CyberSerial Dual PCIe high-speed serial I/O card
provides two additional 9-pin serial ports.
FeaturesandBenefits
•Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification 1.0a
•PCI Express 1-lane (x1) serial I/O card works with
PCI Express slots with different lane width
•Installs into any available PCI Express slot and
provides two 9-pin RS232 serial ports
•128-byte FIFO buffers dramatically increase data
transmit/receive speed and supports data rates up
to 920 Kbps
•Works as standard RS232 port or with 5V or 12V
power output for devices that require power
SystemRequirements
•PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI
Express slot
•Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000
PackageContents
•CyberSerial Dual PCIe adapter and spare enhanced
low profile bracket
• Mini 2-port fan-out cable
• "Y" split power cable
• Driver CD & quick installation guide

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Layout
Figure 1: Layout
* Note: If the serial port requires power output,
connect the system power source to board's power
connector. However, most serial devices do not
require additional power through the serial port.
Refer to your serial device's manual for more
information.
JumperSettings(J1,J2)
Short 2-3/no jumper = 0 volts
Short 1-2 = 5V
Short 3-4 = 12V
Power connector*
Fan-out cable
connector
J1
J2

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Mini2-portfan-outcable
Board connector
9-pin
serial
Figure 2: Mini 2-port 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 computer.
3. Remove your computer’s cover, then remove the
slot bracket cover from an available PCI Express
slot.

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4. Set J1 and J2 jumper settings to the desired voltage
only if your serial device needs additional power
from the serial port. However, most serial devices
do not require additional power. If power output is
required, connect the board's power connector to
the system power supply. For more information see
Jumper Settings on page 2.
5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCI Express slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.
7. Replace the slot bracket screw to secure the card.
8. Replacethecomputercoverandreconnect thepower
cord.
9. Connect the Mini 2-port fan-out cable to the fan-out
cable connector on the card.
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
CyberSerial Dual PCIe drivers.
Windows7(32-/64-bit)
1. Right click Computer, click Manage, click Device
Manager. Insert the driver CD.
Note: Close the CD AutoPlay box if prompted.
2. Right click PCI Device, click Update Driver
Software.
3. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
4. Type D:, then click Next. (Change D: to match your
CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
5. At Windows has successfully updated your driver
software, click Close.

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6. Under Other Devices, starting at the top, right click
16C95X Serial Port, then click Update Driver
Software.
7. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
8. Type D:, click Next. (Change D: to match your CD/
DVD-ROM drive letter)
9. At Windows has successfully updated your driver
software, click Close.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 to complete the installation.
WindowsVista(32-/64-bit)
1. At the Found New Hardware window, click Locate
and install driver software (recommended), then
click Continue.
2. Click Don't search online.
3. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.
4. Insert the driver CD, click Browse my computer for
driver software (advanced).
Note: Close the CD AutoPlay box if prompted.
For32-bit:Type D:\XP-Later\32-bit,then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For64-bit:Type D:\XP-Later\64-bit,then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
5. Click Close.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 to complete the installation.
WindowsXP/Server2003(32-/64-bit)
1. AttheFound New Hardware Wizard,selectNo, not
this time, click Next.
2. Select Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced),then click Next.

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3. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in
the search, uncheck the other box.
Note: Click Cancel at the CD AutoPlay box if
prompted.
For 32-bit: Type D:\XP-Later\32-bit, and click Next,
then click Finish. (Change D: to match your CD-
ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit: Type D:\XP-Later\64-bit, and click Next,
click Continue Anyway, then click Finish. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. Repeat steps 1-3 one or two times.
5. Click Yes to restart Winodows to complete the
installation.
Server2008(32-/64-bit)
1. At the Found New Hardware window, click Locate
and install driver software (recommended).
2. Click Don't search online.
3. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.
4. Insert the driver CD, click Browse my computer for
driver software (advanced).
For32-bit:Type D:\XP-Later\32-bit, thenclickNext.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For64-bit:Type D:\XP-Later\64-bit, thenclickNext.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
5. AtThesoftwareforthisdevice has been successfully
installed, click Close.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 one or two times to complete the
installation.

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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,
then click Next.
4. Insert the driver CD, type in D:\2K, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
5. Click Next and Finish.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to complete the installation.
ToVerifyWindowsInstallation
1. Check in Device Manager to verify successful driver
installation.
For Windows 7: Right click Computer, click Manage,
click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.
For Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: Right click My
Computer, click Manage, click Device Manager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click
Manage, double click Diagnostics, click Device
Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), CyberSerial 16C950.... should be displayed
two times.
3. Double click Multi-port Serial adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 2S board should be displayed.

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Changing COM Port Number
Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to
work. If your serial device works properly, do not
change this setting.
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.
3. Click the down arrow that is next to the COM Port
number box, select a COM port that is not in use,
then click OK.
4. Click OK, then close Device Manager to save the
changes.

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