StarTech.com ExpressCard 16950 User manual

ExpressCard 16950 Serial Card
EC1S950
EC2S950
Instruction Manual
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1 Port ExpressCard 16950 Serial Card
2 Port ExpressCard 16950 Serial Card

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to
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endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in
question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this
document, StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
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manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Serial Express Card. This high performance
RS232 adapter is specifically designed to connect standard serial devices to any
notebook computer with available Express Card slots, and supports all serial port
features as defined by RS232 specifications.
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• 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
• High Performance 16C950 UART with maximum data transfer rate up to 921.6 kbps
• Up to 921.6Kbps Baud Rate
• Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS#RTS# and/or DSR#DTR#
• Supports Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista
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Contents
• 1 xEExpressCard 16950 Serial Card
• 1 x DB9 Male Adapter Cable
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• A notebook computer with an available CardBus port (34mm or 54mm)
• Operating system requirement: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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1. To ensure proper installation, please copy the drivers and unzip them from the supplied
driver CD, before installing the Express Card into your Notebook PC. The drivers are
located in the following path: d:\IO\OXFORD\HI_SPEED, where d:\ designates the
CD/DVD-ROM drive. To simplify installation, please unzip the drivers to an easily
accessible location, (such as the C: root directory), prior to connecting the Express
Card.
2. With the notebook PC powered on and fully booted, insert the Express Card into an
available 34mm or 54mm Express Card slot on your notebook PC.
3. This will launch the Add New Hardware Wizard which will guide you through the
installation process. On the first screen, click Next to continue. On the screen that
follows, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next to
proceed.
4. Select Include this location in the search, then click Browse to specify the driver
location (C:\V409HS, see step #1) and click Next to continue.
5. Click Next to continue, and click Finish to complete the installation.
6. To verify that installation has completed successfully, right-click on My Computer and
choose Manage. Select Device Manager and double click Ports.
7. Right-click on the added COM port and select Properties. Select Data Rate - if the
Crystal Frequency is 14.7456MHz, then your installation is complete. If the frequency
is anything other than 14.7456MHz, click Detect Crystal Frequency to automatically
switch to 14.7456MHz. Click OK to save this setting.
8. (EC2S950) Repeat step 7 with the second added port.
Card Removal
1. Upon inserting the Express Card, a Safely Remove Hardware wizard icon will appear
in the taskbar. If you need to remove the card, please click on this icon prior to
extraction.
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement
may not apply to you.
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Bus Type ExpressCard
Form Factor 34
Connectors 1 x DB9 Male Connectors
2 x DB9 Male Connectors
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921 Kbps
OS Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Revised: 8 March 2007 (Rev. A)