StarTech.com PCI4S550N User manual

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PCI4S550N Instruction Manual
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Four-port serial PCI 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
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Win XP/2000/Me/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Windows 95 (OSR2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com four-port serial PCI card. With this card
installed, you can connect up to four serial peripheral devices like printers, scanners, or
digital cameras. This 32-bit PCI card can transfer data at speeds of up to 1 Mbps and
complies with Plug and Play specifications, so connecting and using your serial
peripherals is easier than ever.
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• Adds four 16C550 serial ports to your computer
• Transfer data at speeds up to 1 Mbit/sec
• Complies with 32-bit PCI Bus 2.1 and Plug and Play specifications
• Provides 16-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
• Capable of supporting 16C650 (32 byte FIFO), 16C750 (64 byte FIFO), and 16C850
(128 byte FIFO)
• Supports re-mapping to Legacy ISA ports (DOS, Win 95/98/98SE/Me only)
• Backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty
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To ensure a quick and easy card installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install your card.
System Requirements
• An IBM or compatible computer running Windows XP/2000/Me/98/95 (OSR2) or
NT 4.0, DOS, or Linux
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.
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x PCI serial card
• 1 x driver disk
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This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related
software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the
order listed.
Installing the Card
1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.
2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if
necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in colour) and remove the 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.
4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.
5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.
6. Connect the cables from the additional serial ports to the I/O card, making sure that
the red stripes are on their respective Pin 1s.
NOTE: If you are unsure of the location of Pin 1, look at the back of your card. The pin
marked with the square solder is Pin 1.
7. Remove a second metal plate from the rear bracket and secure the second plate into
place in the manner described above.
8. Put your computer case back on and turn the computer on.
Installing the Drivers
Before attaching any peripherals to your serial card, you should install the software
drivers that accompany this device. Depending on your OS and the configuration of your
system, the instructions below may not be identical to the instructions on your screen.
Linux users: Consult the text file located in the Linux folder on the driver disk.
DOS users: Copy the NMDOSIN.exe file from the DOS folder on the driver disk onto your
hardrive and run NMDOSIN.exe/? for further instructions.
Win XP/2000/Me/98
1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware. Click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for my device (Recommended) and click Next.
3. Insert the driver disk into the disk drive. Select Specify a location and click Next.
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4. Click Browse and direct Windows to the appropriate folder on the driver disk.
NOTE: Windows Me users should use the Windows 98 folder.
5. Click on the Next folder to begin installation.
6. When installation is complete, click Finish and restart your computer.
Windows 95 (OSR2)
NOTE: If you are unsure of what version of Windows 95 you are running, right-click on
My Computer and select Properties. If your system is listed as 4.00.950 B or C, you are
running OSR2. If your system is listed as 4.00.950 A or there is no letter, you are running
Original Version and the card will not work properly.
1. Windows will detect the new hardware and starts the Update Device Driver wizard.
Insert your driver disk into the disk drive and click Next to continue.
2. The system will search for the driver. If it can’t automatically find the driver, click
“Other Locations” and direct Windows to the location of the Win 95B folder on the
driver disk.
3. Once the driver has been located, click Finish. The system will now automatically
install the drivers. Reboot your computer to complete the installation procedure.
Windows NT 4.0
1. Open the WinNT folder on the driver disk and double-click on the Nt40.exe icon.
2. Click Continue.
3. Click Next to begin the installation process.
4. Select “Yes to restart” and click Finish to reboot your computer.
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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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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: 23 June 2006 (Rev. B)
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