StarTech.com PCI2S950 User manual

PCI Serial Adapter Card
2/4/8 Port 16950 Serial PCI Card
PCI2S950
PCI4S950
PCI8S950
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................2
Advanced Performance Configuration .......................... 4
Maximize data transfer rates .......................................................4
Specifications.................................................................. 5
Technical Support........................................................... 6
Warranty Information ...................................................... 6

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x PCI Serial Card•
1 x User Manual•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x DB9 Breakout cable (PCI4S950 only)•
2 x DB9 Breakout cable (PCI8S950 only)•
1 x DB37 ribbon cable bracket (PCI8S950 only)•
System Requirements
An available 5V PCI slot•
(PCI8S950 only) A second open expansion card slot•
Microsoft Windows• ®98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Installation
WARNING! PCI 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 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 card by its edges and not
the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.1.
Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual2.
for details, if necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.

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Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in colour) and remove the3.
metal plate that covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips
screwdriver to perform this step. Hang on to the screw! You will
need it to secure the card later.
Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly4.
seated.
Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.5.
If you purchased a PCI8S950 (8 port model), connect the ribbona.
cable panel for the second dongle connector to the pins on the
card, with the red stripe on the ribbon cable facing Pin 1 (as
marked). Remove the screw and metal plate on another available
slot. Secure the second dongle connector in place with the screw.
If you purchased a PCI4S950 (4 port model) or PCI8S950 (8b.
port model), connect the port dongle(s) provided to the port on
the back of the card (and the additional dongle connector you
installed, if applicable).
Put your computer case back on.6.
Connect the large end of the serial cable to the serial port on the7.
back of your computer.
Turn your computer on.8.
Driver Installation
The current software drivers for this product are included on the provid-
ed installation CD. If you lose the installation CD or want to update the
existing drivers, please visit www.startech.com to download the most
current version of the drivers. For advanced configuration instructions,
consult the PDF files located in the doc folder on the installation CD. To
view these files, you will need Adobe®Reader®which is available as a
free download from www.adobe.com.

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Windows®2000/XP
The operating system will automatically detect the new hardware1.
and start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next.
Insert the installation CD that came with the card into your2.
computer’s CD-ROM or other compatible optical drive. Choose
Search for a suitable driver... (Windows 2000) or Install the software
automatically (Windows XP). Click Next.
You may receive a warning that the driver is not digitally signed.3.
Choose OK (Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (Windows XP)
when prompted to complete the installation.
When Windows is done copying files, you will see a message above4.
the System Tray (next to the clock) stating that the card is installed
and ready to use.
You may need to repeat the installation for each individual port. After5.
all devices are installed, you may then attach your serial devices.
Windows®98SE/ME
The operating system will automatically detect the new hardware.1.
Click Next to continue.
Select “Search for the best driver for my device (Recommended)”2.
and click Next.
Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and select “CD-ROM”.3.
Click Next.
When Windows finds the appropriate driver, click4. Next to begin the
installation.
Click5. Finish to complete the installation. The system will now install
the UART ports automatically.

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Advanced Performance Conguration
(PCI2S950 only)
As an option, you can choose to configure the clock frequency of your
card by setting the JP15 jumper pins.You can alter this setting by plac-
ing the jumper on the pins according to the following chart:
Pins Setting
3-2 1.843 MHz
1-2 40.0 MHz
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. Repeat this for any other ports
for the serial adapter card.

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Specications
PCI2S950 PCI4S950 PCI8S950
Bus Interface PCI 2.2 (5V)
Chipset ID Oxford
OX16PCI952
Oxford
OX16PCI954
Oxford
OX16PCI954
Connectors 2 x DB9 male 4 x DB9 male 8 x DB9
Maximum
Data Transfer
Rate
460.8 kbps
Supported
Operating
Systems
Windows®98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

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Technical Support
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mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help
with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-
prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one 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 war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-
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of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limita-
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