StarTech.com PEX4S553S User manual

Manual Revision: 06/03/2013
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PEX4S553S
4 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Card with
Power Output and 15kV ESD Protection
*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual
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:
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Product Overview ..................................................................................2
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 2
IDC Header Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ..............................................................................................4
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 6
Specications ..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information ............................................................................8

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Introduction
The PEX4S553S 4-Port PCI Express Serial Card lets you add four ESD-Protected (15kV)
RS232 ports, with 5V or 12V selectable power output through a PCI Express slot.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x Serial Card
• 1 x Breakout Cable
• 1 x Low Prole Bracket
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Available PCI Express slot
• Available SP4 power connector (if additional power is required that can’t be
supplied through the PCI Express slot)
• Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000, Windows® Server
2008 R2, 2003(32/64), Linux

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Product Overview
Jumper Settings
Power over serial Enable/Disable (per-port):
Power over Serial
Enable/Disable
jumpers (per-port)
4-port DB44 to
DB9MX4 Breakout
Cable
Aux Power
Source Selector
SP4 Aux Power
Connector
S1~S4 Internal
header Connector
DB44 External
Connector
Each port can be individually congured to provide
power over Pin 9, or not.
“DIS” (far right – factory default) position: Pin 9 will
not provide power.
“PWR” (far left) position: Pin 9 will provide the
auxiliary power specied using the Aux Power Source
Selector jumpers (outlined below)
DISPWR
S1
S2
S3
S4

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Aux power source selection:
RS232 Pinout
NOTE: Pin 9 of the DB9 connector will output DC power if the corresponding jumper
was enabled.
X5V: DC5V, from SP4, an SP4
power connection is required
X12V: DC12V, from SP4, an SP4
power connection is required
I12V (factory default): DC12V, from
PCI Express slot,
Pin 1 DCD
Pin 2 RXD
Pin 3 TXD
Pin 4 DTR
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 DSR
Pin 7 RTS
Pin 8 CTS
Pin 9 RI
X5V
X5V
X5V
X12V
X12V
X12V
I12V
I12V
I12V

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IDC Header Pinout
The internal IDC header connectors can be used in place of some / all external ports
on this card. They are labeled S1 – S4 and each corresponds to the external port of
the same number (marked on the breakout cable). Do not connect the internal and
external port of the same number simultaneously.
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 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 card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
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. Refer to 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.
4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the card’s bracket to
the rear of the case.
NOTE: If installing the card into a low prole system, replacing the pre-installed
standard prole bracket with the included low prole bracket may be necessary.
Pin# Signal Pin# Signal
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI (*)
5 GND 10 NC
1 9
2 10

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5. (Optional) Connect an available SP4 power connection from your system power
supply to the card if additional power is required.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Connect the 4 Port breakout cable to the large connector on the card.
8. (Optional) If using the IDC header connections instead of some / all of the external
ports, connect them to the appropriate header(s), noting proper orientation of the
cable using the pinout provided above
NOTE: Do not connect the matching internal and external port simultaneously. The
IDC headers are labeled S1 – S4 and correspond with the numbered ports on the
breakout cable.
9. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
peripherals removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
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 the Computer (My Computer in Windows XP/Server 2003) and double-click on
the CD/DVD drive.
3. Navigate to X:\IO\MOSCHIP\MCS99xx (where X:\ is your CD/DVD drive letter) and
then choose the appropriate folder for the operating system you are installing on.
4. Where applicable, choose 32bit or 64bit depending on your operating system
5. Double-click the le StnSetup.exe application and the drivers will
automatically install.

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Verifying Installation
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage.
In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left
window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select
Device Manager).
2. Expand the Multifunction Adapters and Ports (COM & LPT) sections. On a successful
install, you should see 4 PCIe to Multifunction Peripheral Controller devices in the
Multifunction Adapters section, and 4 PCIe to High Speed Serial Port (COMx) devices
installed with no exclamation points or question marks.

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Specications
Host Interface PCI Express
Form Factor Standard Prole (Low Prole bracket incl.)
Chipset ID ASIX/MOschip - MCS9904
External Connectors 4x DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub)
Supported Protocols RS-232
Maximum Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps
ESD Protection 15kV
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Parity Even, Odd, Mark, Space, None
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
Flow Control None, Xon/Xo, RTS/CTS
Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F)
Humidity 5~95% RH
Dimensions 66 x 18 x 87 mm
Weight 350 g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64),
XP(32/64), 2000, Windows® Server 2008 R2,
2003(32/64), Linux

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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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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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