Introduction Overview MEC-COM-M114 is a serial communication card for embedded PC. The card follows the Mini PCI-e standard which is complaint with PCI Express x 1 classification and small form factor (30.00 x 50.95 mm). This board fits in any host computer that has Mini PCI-e card slots.
Installation Flowchart Installation Flowchart of MEC-COM-M114 The following flowchart provides a brief summary of the procedure you should follow to install the Mini PCI-e card: Hardware Installation Connect the internal cable Hardware Installation Install the card in the Mini PCI-e slot...
Hardware Installation This chapter describes the PCI Express Series hardware installation procedure. Since the BIOS automatically assign the PCI Express board’s IRQ number and I/O addresses, you must plug in the board before installing the driver. Step 1 Connect the internal cable to the card Connect the internal cable to the card Connect the power cable to the card The power cable will be needed if you wish to have the COM ports powered.
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Step 2 Install the card to the Mini PCI-e slot Make sure you install the card in the right position (fool-proof design) Step 3 Fix the card on the motherboard (clip type or screw type) There are 2 options to fix the card. It depends on the design of the motherboard (clip or screw).
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Step 4 Card installation completed Step 5 Connect the power cable to the 4PIN power connector Connect the power cable to the big 4PIN power connector from the power supply...
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Connector Fixation 1. Standard PCI/PCIe Bracket PCI / PCIe IO Bracket 2. Customized Front / Rear Plate Front / Rear I/O Plate Universal Bracket...
Software Installation This chapter gives installation, configuration, and update/removal procedures for the driver for Win 2003, Win XP, Win Vista, and Win 7. Step 1 Turn on PC and start Windows Note XP OS as example...
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Step 2 Windows automatically detects the new device If the card is installed properly, system would detect the new device and the hardware wizard would start automatically. Select “No, not this time” Click “Next” Step 3 Insert CD Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” Click “Next”...
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Select “Include this location in the search:” Click “Browse” Step 5 Browse for folder (Ex.: XP 32bit) Select the driver by route: My Computer -> CD or DVD drive -> MEC-COM-M114 -> Driver -> Win_XP -> Win_XP 32bit Click “OK”...
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Step 6 Confirm driver folder Click “Next” Make sure you select the correct driver. Step 7 Installation in progress...
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Step 8 Driver installation completed Driver installation is completed, click “Finish” Step 9 Confirm if driver is installed Start “Computer Management” program Go to the route: → → → My Computer Manage Device Manager Multi-port serial adapters You would find driver name: PCI Express Multiport Serial Adapter Device is ready to be used...
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DB9 Male Connector-1/2 With Power Select (JP4) DB9 Male Connector-1 DB9 Male Connector-2 Pin 9 = +5V Short 1-3 Pin 9 = +5V Short 2-4 Pin 9 = +12V Short 3-5 or 5-7 Pin 9 = +12V Short 4-6 or 6-8 Pin 9 = RI Short 7-9(Default)...
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