StarTech.com PCI2S650DVLP User manual

Dual Voltage Serial Card
PCI2S650DVLP Instruction Manual
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2 Port 16650 Low Profile Dual Voltage Serial Card

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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
Verifying installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
COM Port configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 16650 Dual Voltage Serial Card. This low
profile PCI I/O card allows you to add two RS232 DB-9M connections to any computer
with an available PCI or PCI-X slot. For maximum convenience, this product includes
WHQL certified drivers, to ensure compatibility with Microsoft Windows operating
systems.
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• Dual voltage card supports both 64-bit(3.3V) and 32-bit(5V) PCI
• High speed serial data transfers up to 921Kbps
• 128K transmit/receive FIFO buffer helps improve overall system performance
• IRQ sharing eliminates IRQ conflicts
• Low profile design saves space
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System Requirements
• A computer with an available PCI or PCI-X (64 bit PCI) port
• A computer running Windows 95/98SE/NT/ME/2000/XP/2003, Linux or DOS
• A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other compatible optical drive (for software installation)
Contents
This package should contain:
• PCI Serial I/O card (1)
• Driver CD (1)
• Instruction Manual (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 detect the PCI Serial card, and prompt for driver installation. When asked
to specify a location where the driver is located, insert the driver CD into your CD/DVD
ROM drive and browse to one of the following locations, based on the Operating System
installed on the computer. Once you have specified the correct file, click OK to complete
the driver installation.
Windows 95/98SE/ME: \IO\PCI IO\Win9x
Windows 2000/XP/2003: \IO\PCI IO\win2K_XP_2003
Windows NT4.0: \IO\PCI IO\WinNT
Linux
For detailed instructions on how to configure the serial card on the Linux Operating
System, please refer to the appropriate .pdf file located in \IO\PCI IO\Linux.
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DOS
Locate the install.exe file located in \IO\PCI IO\DOS. Double-click the executable file,
and follow the installation notes located in \IO\PCI IO\Manual.
Verifying installation
Once Windows has completed the driver installation, browse to the Device Manager to
verify that the additional ports are displayed. To locate this: Open the Control Panel,
System, Hardware, Device Manager. The new ports will appear under Ports (COM &
LPT).
COM Port configuration
1. From the Device Manager, select the PCI Serial Port you want to configure
(located under Ports (COM & LPT)). Using the right mouse button, click on
the port and select Properties.
2. Open the Port Settings tab, to configure the Bits per second, Data bits,
Parity, Stop bits and Flow control. For further information on the appropriate
settings in these fields, please consult the documentation that was included
with the purchase of the serial device.
3. To set advanced features on the newly installed port, click on the Advanced
button. From here, select from Enable Auto CTS/RTS Flow Control,
16/32/64 bytes FIFO length and Receive/Transmit Buffer trigger levels.
Please note, the FIFO length can only be modified from within Windows
XP/2000/2003.
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Pinout Assignment
General Specifications
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PIN Signal
1DCD
2RD
3TD
4DTR
5GROUND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
1
9
6
5
DB9 Male
RS-232:
Certifications (Regulatory etc.) FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE
Bus Type PCI. PCI-X
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921.6 Kbps
Chipset SUN1889
Operating systems supported Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Linux 2.0.x/2.2.x/2.4.x/2.6.x, DOS
Operating temperature 0°C - 57°C
Storage temperature -20°C - 85°C
Baud Rate 75bps - 921.6Kbps
Data bits 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits 1, 1.5, 2
Parity Even, Odd, None, Mark, Space
Flow Control None, Xon/Xoff, Hardware
Signal type TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
Product dimensions 120 x 64mm (4.74” x 2.52”)
Product weights 58g (0.127lbs)

Troubleshooting Guide
If you’re having difficulty using the Serial Card, try the following solutions based on the
nature of the problem.
The Operating System is not recognizing the serial card:
1) Ensure that the card is properly seated within the assigned PCI slot. Try removing the
card and re-seating.
2) Re-install the necessary drivers by uninstalling the card from within the Device
Manager, and rebooting the computer. Upon rebooting, the computer should detect
the card and ask that the necessary drivers be installed. Follow the installation steps
outlined in Installation.
The peripheral device(s) connected to the serial card are functioning slowly/poorly:
From within the Device Manager, browse through the settings for the installed port.
Under Advanced Port Settings, set the Receive/Transmit Buffer to a higher value.
Note: If the CPU is not capable of handling the buffer, the system may become unstable.
Please lower the value of each buffer until the system resumes stability.
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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.
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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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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
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actual price paid for the product.
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may not apply to you.
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Revised: 15 August 2006 (Rev. B)
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