SIIG DP CyberSerial 4S PCIe User manual

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DP CyberSerial 4S PCIe
Quick Installation Guide
04-0573B
Introducing the DP CyberSerial 4S PCIe
The DP CyberSerial 4S PCIe high-speed serial I/O card
provides four additional 9-pin serial ports.
FeaturesandBenefits
•Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification
Revision 1.0a
•PCI Express 1-lane (x1) serial I/O card works with
PCI Express slots with different lane width
•Installs in any available PCI Express slot and
provides four 9-pin RS232 serial ports via a fan-out
cable
•Spare enhanced low profile bracket is included to
work in low profile chassis
•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

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PackageContents
•DP CyberSerial 4S PCIe adapter and spare enhanced
low profile bracket
• 4-port fanout cable & "Y" split power cable
• Driver CD and quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1: CyberSerial 4S PCIe Board Layout
JumperSettings(J1-J4)
Short 2-3 = 0 volts
Short 1-2 = 5V
Short 3-4 = 12V
* Note: If the serial port(s) requires power output,
connect the system power source to board's power
connector,otherwiseleaveitunconnected.However,
most serial devices do not require additional power
through the serial port. Refer to your serial device's
manual for more information. The jumpers can be
omitted if no power output is required.
Power
connector*
Fanout cable
connector
Jumper settings
1234 234
S1 (J1)
1
S3 (J3)
S4 (J4) S2 (J2)

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Figure 2: 4-port fanout 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.
Note: For low profile systems, remove the installed full
size bracket and install the spare low profile bracket now.
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. Remove the computer cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot.
4. Set J1-J4 jumpers (this step is optional). See Jumper
Settings (J1-J4) on page 2for more information.
Board connector
9-pin serial
4-portFan-outCable

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5. Carefully align the card's bus connector with the
selected PCIe slot on the motherboard. Push the
board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
6. Secure the card with the slot bracket holding screw.
7. Replacethecomputercoverandreconnectthepower
cord.
8. Connect the Mini 4-port fan-out cable to the fan-out
cable connector on the card.
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
DP CyberSerial 4S 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.
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:, then click Next. (Change D: to match your
CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

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9. At Windows has successfully updated your driver
software, click Close.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 three more times 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).
For32-bit:TypeD:\XP-Later\32-bit, then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
For64-bit:TypeD:\XP-Later\64-bit, then click Next.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
5. Click Close.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 to complete the installation.
WindowsXP(32-/64-bit)/Server2003(32-/64-bit)
1. Atthe Found New Hardware Wizard,selectNo, not
this time, click Next.
2. Select Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced),then click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in
the search, uncheck the other box.
For 32-bit: Type D:\XP-Later\32-bit, and click Next,
then click Finish. (Change D: to match your CD/
DVD-ROM drive letter)

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For 64-bit: Type D:\XP-Later\64-bit, and click Next,
click Continue Anyway, then click Finish. (Change
D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
4. Repeat steps 1-3:
For 32-bit: One time to complete the installation.
For 64-bit: Four times, then restart Windows to
complete the installation.
WindowsServer2008(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:TypeD:\XP-Later\32-bit, then clickNext.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
For64-bit:TypeD:\XP-Later\64-bit, then clickNext.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
5. Click Close.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 to complete the installation.
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.

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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, then restart windows to complete
the installation.
ToVerifyWindowsInstallation
1. UseDevice Manager to verifysuccessfulinstallation.
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 XP / Server 2003 / 2000: 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
four 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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