StarTech.com PEX2S953LP User manual

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Manual Revision: February 8, 2019 1:23 PM
Product Diagram (PEX2S953LP)
Port Function
1Serial Port • Used to connect Serial Devices
2Screws • Used to attach the Serial Port to the Bracket
• Used to secure a Serial Cable to the Serial Port
3Bracket • Used to attach the Card to your Computer
4PCI Express Bus
Connector
• Used to connect the PCI Express Serial Card to
your Computer’s Motherboard
5Jumper • Used to congure Serial Port power settings
6Printed Circuit Board • Components such as Jumpers are located on
this Board
7LP4 Power Connector • Used to connect a Power Source
2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with 16950 UART - Low-Prole
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Requirements
• PCIe Slot
• Needle-Nose Pliers
For the latest requirements and full manual, please visit
www.startech.com/PEX2S953LP.
Installation
WARNING!
PCI Express Serial Cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. Make sure
that you are properly grounded before you open your Computer Case or touch the
PCI Express Serial Card. You should wear an Anti-Static Strap when you install any
computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap isn’t available, discharge any built-up
static electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds. Only
handle the PCI Express Serial Card by its edges and don’t touch the gold connectors.
Jumper Conguration
Note: Jumper conguration is a requirement when connecting Serial Devices that
require power through a Serial Port.
This Jumper can be moved into one of three dierent positions in order to set the
power output voltage for the Serial Ports. The default setting for the Jumpers is RI,
which is the setting for no power. The Jumper can be moved to one of the other two
settings for 5V or 12V of power. To congure the Jumper, complete the following:
1. Locate the Jumper for Port One. Port One is located on the right hand side, labeled
as COM1 on the Printed Circuit Board. The Jumper is labeled as J1 on the Printed
Circuit Board.
2. Carefully remove the Jumper. Lift the Jumper straight up and o of the PCI Express
Serial Card.
Note: Always hold the Card by the edges.
3. Determine the power setting that is required for Port One.
4. Position the Jumper over the set of Pins that correspond with the desired Serial
Port Power Setting. See Figure 1 to determine where the Jumper should be
positioned.
5. Push the Jumper straight down and into place.
Note: Push the Jumper all the way into position for proper contact.
6. Repeat these steps to congure the Jumper for Port 2. This Jumper will be labeled
as J2 on the Printed Circuit Board.
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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:
• 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
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.5cm between the radiator and your body.
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-
party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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4. Remove the corresponding Full-Height or Low-Prole Slot Brackets from an
available PCIe Slot.
5. (For Full-Height PCIe installations) The PCI Express Serial Card is congured out of
the box to t into two Low-Prole PCIe Slots. Recongure the PCI Express Serial
Card for Low-Prole PCIe installations by removing the two Low-Prole Brackets.
Remove the four Screws from the Low-Prole Brackets, using Needle-Nose Pliers.
Insert the Serial Ports into the Full-Height Bracket, with the Serial Port that is
connected via Ribbon Cable on the left-hand side. Insert and fasten all four of the
Screws, using Needle-Nose Pliers.
6. To install the Card, carefully align the Card’s Bus Connector with the selected
PCIe Slot on the Motherboard. Push the Card down rmly to ensure the Card is
properly seated into the PCIe Slot.
7. (Optional): Connect the LP4 Power Connector Cable from the Computer’s Power
Supply to the LP4 Power Connector Port on the Card.
8. Replace the Slot Bracket’s Holding Screw to secure the Card.
9. Replace the Computer’s Cover and reconnect the Power Cord.
10. Download the latest Drivers. See Driver Installation for more details.
Driver Installation
You can download the latest Drivers from the StarTech.com website:
www.startech.com/PEX2S953LP
Navigate to the Support Page to locate the Drivers. Follow the instructions included
with the Driver Files.
Hardware Installation
Note: This PCI Express Serial Card is specially designed to allow for power output
from the ninth pin of the Serial Connector(s) for devices that support power over
Serial. This card allows users to set each Serial Port to 5V, 12V, or RI (no power). Users
can also choose to draw the necessary power from the Computer’s Power Supply by
connecting to the LP4 Power Connector.
1. Turn o the power to your Computer.
2. Unplug your Computer’s Power Cord.
3. Remove your Computer’s Cover.
Figure 1
Jumper