StarTech.com 8STPEX2S1P553B User manual

Manual Revision: 01/04/2012
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PEX2S1P553B
2S1P PCIe Serial Parallel Combo Card with
Breakout Cable
*actual product may vary from photos

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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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 3
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 4
Specications..........................................................................................5
Technical Support ..................................................................................6
Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Introduction
The PEX2S1P553B 2S1P PCI Express Serial Parallel Combo Card with Breakout Cable
combines the functionality of Parallel and Serial cards, adding 2 RS232 serial ports and
1 parallel port through a single PCI Express (PCIe) slot.
Suitable for almost any computer, the card oers a low prole/half-height design and
includes an optional full-height bracket. The included break-out cable uses a single
connector on the card to deliver 3 ports, avoiding crowded connections that can occur
with xed/static ports. Compatible with a broad range of operating systems including
DOS, Windows® 7/Server 2008 R2/Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000/98SE (32/64 bit), Linux
and Mac OS X.
The card also features a native single-chip design that provides improved speed and
reliability while reducing the CPU load by as much as 48% over conventional (bridge
chip) cards.
This product is a replacement for our PEX2S1P552B card.
Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 1x PCIe 2S1P Card
• 1 x DB9 Breakout Cable
• 1 x Full Prole bracket
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Available PCI Express slot
• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64 bit), XP
Embedded/POS Ready 2009/CE5.0/CE6.0,
or Apple®Mac OS®10.4~10.6, or Linux®kernel 2.6.11 and above

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Installation
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged
by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your
computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you
wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static
strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a
large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be
careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e.
Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the
power supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.).
Note: This card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

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6. Connect the break-out cable to the external connector on the card.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors/cables removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD
into your CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please
select the “No, not this time”option and click Next.
2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)”and then click the
Next button.
3. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click
the Finish button.
Windows Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate
and install drivers software (Recommended)” option. If prompted to search online,
select the “Don’t search online”option.
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into
your CD-ROM drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.
3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the“Install this driver software
anyway” option to proceed.
4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.

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Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista), then select
Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the
left window panel.
Double-click on the“Ports (COM & LPT)”option.The appropriate number of additional COM
ports and LPT ports should be visible. The port(s) are ready to connect to new devices.

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Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express revision 1.0a
(x1 slot connector)
Form Factor Full / Low Prole
Chipset Moschip MCS9901CV-CC
External Connectors
2 x DB9 male *
1 x DB25 female*
(*via included breakout cable)
UART 16C450/16C550
Supported Serial Protocol RS-232
Supported Parallel Protocol SPP, EPP, ECP
(auto-detecting)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate Serial: 250 Kb/s (per port)
Parallel: 1.5Mb/s
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
Dimensions (LxWxH) 68.0mm x 22.0mm x 61.0mm
Weight 248.87g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/
Server 2008 R2/7
(32/64-bit),
XP Embedded/POS Ready 2009/
CE5.0/CE6.0,
Mac OS 10.4~10.6,
Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and above

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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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime year 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.
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special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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