StarTech.com PCI1S950DV User manual

16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage / Dual Profile Serial Card
PCI1S950DV
PCI2S950DV
Instruction Manual
Actual product may vary from photo
1 Port PCI 16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage / Dual Profile Serial Card
2 Port PCI 16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage / Dual Profile 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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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Serial card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Maximize data transfer rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 16950 RS-232 Dual Voltage Serial Card. This
PCI I/O card allows you use DB-9 cables to connect various serial devices, to any
computer with an available PCI expansion slot.
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• Two high performance 16C950 UART channels
• Maximum data transfer rate of 460 Kbps
• PCI 2.2 and PCI Power Management 1.0 compliant
• 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
• Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both
directions
• Automated out-of-band hardware flow control using RTS / CTS and/or DSR / DTR
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System Requirements
• A computer with an available PCI port
• A computer running Windows NT4, 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP, and Linux
• A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other compatible optical drive (for software installation)
• Pentium class PC or higher with an available PCI or PCI-X slot
• A standard DB9-M Serial Cable for each port (Please see Accessory Products)
Contents
This package should contain:
• PCI / PCI-X Serial Card (1)
• Low Profile Bracket (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)
• Driver CD (1)
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Installing the Serial Card
1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to
the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to
ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the
time of purchase.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying
empty port/socket.
4. Position the serial card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is aligned with
the entire slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the
length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket
(previously covered by metal bracket), using the correct size screw (please consult
documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).
5. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer.
Installing the drivers
Windows
Upon rebooting the computer for the first time following the installation of the serial card,
Windows will notify you that new hardware has been detected. At this time, you will be
prompted for driver installation.
1. Select Install from a specific location, insert the Driver CD and click Next.
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2. At the screen that follows, select
Search for the best drivers in
these locations, and place a
checkmark next to Include this
location in the search. Ensure
that the proper file path has been
specified, then click Next.

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4. Windows will then
proceed with installing the
serial card. When
complete, you will be
notified that the wizard
has finished installation.
Please click Finish.
3. Windows will then notify you that
the software being installed has
not passed the Windows Logo
testing process. Please
disregard this warning, and click
Continue Anyway:
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Adapter
5. Once the card has been installed, Windows will require that the same steps be
followed in order to install the serial ports. As such, to complete installation, please
repeat steps #1-4. For PCI2S950DV, the second serial port will require installation,
which will automatically launch following installation of the first port. As such, if you
are installing PCI2S950DV, you will be required to follow steps #1-4 a third time.
6. Following installation,
please right-click on My
Computer, and click
Manage. Click on
Device Manager to view
installed components.
Here, you will find the
newly installed adapter
and ports:
Please note: PCI2S950DV
installation will result in two
ports being displayed in
Device Manager

Maximize data transfer rates
Once installation is complete, you will be able to configure the port(s) provided by the
card, as you would any other serial port. To do so, browse through the following path:
Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware (tab) > Device Manager
To maximize the port data transfer capability, right-click on one of the newly installed
ports, and select Properties. Once the Properties window opens, click on the Data Rate
tab. Here you will see a button labelled Detect Crystal Frequency. Click on the button
to automatically detect the port data transfer capability. Please note that while
PCI1S950DV only requires one such configuration, PCI2S950DV will require
configuration for each separate port.
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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
MC3MF
3 ft. AT Modem Cable DB9F-DB25M
MC6MF
6 ft. AT Modem Cable (male to female)
MXT100
6 ft. 9-pin Straight Through Cable (male to female)
MXT100_25
25 ft. 9-pin Straight Through Cable (male to female)
AT925FF
Adapter DB9F to DB25F
AT925FM
Adapter DB9F to DB25M
AT925SFM
Slimline Adapter DB9F to DB25M
SCNM925FM
10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9F to DB25M
SCNM9FF
10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 F/F
SCNM9FF25
25 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 F/F
SCNM9FM
10 ft. Cross Wired Serial/Null Modem Cable DB9 F/M
MXT100FF
6 ft. Modem Cable DB9F-DB9F
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Bus Type PCI 5V / PCI-X 3.3V
Connectors
PCI1S950DV - 1 x DB9 Male RS-232 Serial Connector
PCI2S950DV - 2 x DB9 Male RS-232 Serial Connector
Data Transfer Rate (Max.) 460 Kbps
Chipset OX16PCI952
OS Support Supports Windows NT4, 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP, and Linux

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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.
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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
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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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Revised: 17 November 2006 (Rev. A)
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