StarTech.com PEX1S1PMINI User manual

Manual Revision: 02/01/2012
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PEX1S1PMINI
1S1P Mini PCI Express Serial Parallel Card
with 16950 UART
*actual product may vary from photos

FCC Compliance Statement
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 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................2
Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................2
Verifying the Installation.......................................................................................................................2
Specications.....................................................................................................................................................3
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................4
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................4

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
The PEX1S1PMINI 1S1P Mini PCI Express Serial Parallel Card w/ 16950 UART turns a mini PCIe slot
into 1 RS232 (DB9) Serial port and 1 Parallel port.
A native PCI Express single chip design allows you to take advantage of full PCI Express
capability, providing improved speed and reliability while reducing the CPU load by as much as
48% over conventional bridge chip cards. Compatible with a broad range of operating systems
including Windows®, Linux, and Mac OS, the mini-PCI Express Serial/Parallel Card can be installed
into almost any system.
The mini PCIe Parallel/Serial combo card oers a cost-saving solution for adding legacy serial and
parallel support for embedded systems that aren’t normally compatible.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x Mini PCI Express Serial/Parallel adapter card
• 1 x DB9 to board adapter cable
• 1 x DB25 to board adapter cable
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Mini PCI Express enabled computer system
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 (32/64-bit), or Windows® XP Embedded, or
Windows CE 4.2/ 5.0/ 6.0, or Linux

Instruction Manual 2
Installation
Hardware Installation
1. Connect both of the adapter cables in the respective header connectors on the Mini PCI
Express adapter card.
2. Line up and install the Mini PCI Express adapter card with the Mini PCI Express slot on the
motherboard. Match up the gap in the card connector, with the notch in the slot.
3. Press the Mini PCI Express adapter card back against the motherboard, and snap the top
edge of the card into the Mini PCI Express card retention clip on the motherboard.
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/ 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.
Verifying the Installation
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 parallel ports (LPT) should be visible. The port(s) are ready to connect to new devices.

Instruction Manual 3
Specications
Host Interface PCI Express rev 1.1 (3.3V)
External Connectors 1 x DB25 female
1 x DB9 male
Internal Connectors 2x5-pin header (serial)
2x13-pin header (parallel)
Chipset Oxford OXPCIe952
UART 16C950
Operating Modes Serial: RS-232
Parallel: SPP/EPP/ECP - IEEE1284
Dimensions 50.0mm x 30.0mm
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows® 7 (32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64)/
XP(32/64)/ 2000, and Linux
Windows® XP Embedded/ CE 4.2/ CE
5.0/ CE6.0

Instruction Manual 4
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.
Warranty Information
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
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, 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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