StarTech.com PEX2S952PW User manual

Manual Revision: 09/22/2011
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PEX2S952PW
2 Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card
with Power Output
*actual product may vary from photos

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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
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Jumper Conguration ............................................................................................................................. 2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 5
Specications..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information............................................................................7

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Introduction
The PEX2S952PW 2 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with Power Output
turns a PCI Express slot into 2 RS-232 (DB9) serial connections and the ports provide
power output to your devices.
Suitable for many RS232 powered serial applications, and including both low and full
prole brackets, the selectable 5V or 12V power option is able to output using pin 1,
4, 8 or 9, allowing you to congure the card to suit the requirements of your powered
RS232 devices.
The PCI express serial card is based on a native single chip design, that allows you
to harness the full capability of PCI Express (PCIe) - providing optimum reliability
and speed while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over
conventional (bridge chip) serial cards.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 2 Port PCI Express Serial Card
• 1 x DB9 Breakout Cable
• 1 x Low Prole Bracket
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCI Express slot
• Available LP4 Molex power connector
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit), or
Windows CE 5.0, or Linux® kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x

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Installation
WARNING! PCI Express 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 Express 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
Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Jumper Conguration
J5
J6
J7
J8
J1
J2
J3
J4 JP9 Jumper
LP4 Molex
connector
Each serial port can be congured to output 5V or 12V power on pins 1, 4, 8, 9
depending on the jumper conguration or use the standard RS232 pin signals.
Serial Port 1
Pin Normal 5V 12V
1J1 J1 J9 J1 J9
4J3 J3 J9 J3 J9

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8J2 J2 J9 J2 J9
9J4 J4 J9 J4 J9
Serial Port 2
Pin Normal 5V 12V
1J5 J5 J9 J5 J9
4J7 J7 J9 J7 J9
8J6 J6 J9 J6 J9
9J8 J8 J9 J8 J9
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note
that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).
4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the
rear of the case.
NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low prole system, replacing the
pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may
be necessary.

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5. Connect an LP4 Molex power connector from the computer power supply, to the
power connector on the card.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Connect the DB9 breakout cable to the external 44-pin connector on the card.
8. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/
DVD drive.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on the CD. If not,
open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive.
3. Enter the folder “PCIe”, then “OXPCIe952” and double-click the le “Setup.exe”.
4. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. Continue through the wizard
and once complete, all the necessary drivers will be installed.
Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2
1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window or choose not to install the drivers and insert the included
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on the CD. If not,
open “Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD.
3. Enter the folder “PCIe”, then “OXPCIe952” and double-click the le “Setup.exe”.
4. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. Continue through the wizard and
once complete, all the necessary drivers will be installed.

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Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), 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. Two additional COM ports should be
listed. The serial ports will be assigned a COM port number based upon the available
ports in Windows. This can be changed through the Properties window for each port.
*screenshots are for reference only

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Specications
Host Interface PCI Express v1.1
(x1 slot connector)
Form Factor Standard Prole
Chipset ID PLX OXPCIe952
Connectors 2 x 9-pin DB9 male
1 x LP4 Molex male
Serial Protocol RS-232
Output Voltage 5V / 12V
Surge Protection ±15KV ESD on all signal pins
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 920 Kbps
Data Bits 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Parity None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark
Stop Bits 1,1.5,2
Flow Control None, Xon/Xo, RTS/CTS
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (4°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
Dimensions 67.0mm x 20.0mm x 120.0mm
Weight 90g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/
Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit),
Windows CE 5.0, Linux kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x

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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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/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.
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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,
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