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StarTech.com 16C1050 Quick Start Manual

StarTech.com 16C1050 Quick Start Manual

8 port pci express rs232 serial adapter card

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8 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card 16C1050
Product Diagram (PEX8S1050)
1
Component
1
DB62 Connector
2
PCI Express Connector
3
JP1 PME Jumper
J5 Aux Power
4
Connector
JP5 Aux Power Source
5
Selector
JP4 Power Over
6
External Connector
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5
6
4
3
2
Function
Connects the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8
Breakout Cable to the Serial Adapter Card.
Used to connect the Serial Adapter Card to
the PCI Express Slot on the Host Computer.
Used to enable or disable wake from sleep.
ENA = Enables wake from sleep. Move the plug
to cover the ENA and middle pins.
DIS = Disables wake from sleep. Move the plug
to cover the DIS and middle pins.
Used to connect the Host Computers Power
Supply (4 Pin SP4/Floppy power connector).
Determines the DC Power Source voltage.
X5V = 5V from a DC Power Source connected
to the JP5 Aux Power Connector.
X12V = 12V from a DC Power Source
connected to the JP5 Aux Power Connector.
I12V = 12V from PCI Express Slot
(motherboard's PCIe slot).
Enables or disables the power over Pin #58
on the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8 Breakout
Cable's DB62 Connector.
GND = No power is supplied to Pin #58 on the
DB62 Connector.
PWR = Power is supplied to Pin #58 on the
DB62 Connector when a DC Power Source is
connected to J5 Aux Power Connector.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit
Computer with an available PCI Express® slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16)
(Optional) External DC Power Source - Host Computer's PSU
(Optional)
DB62 to DB9MX8 Cable w/ Pin #58 as power source
Operating System (OS):
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, and 10
Linux® Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04 and 18.04
Tools
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
Driver
You must download and install the Systembase Drivers, see
Drivers
section.
Hardware Installation
Warning: Serial Adapter Cards can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure that
you are properly grounded before you open your computer case or touch the Serial
Adapter Card. Only handle the Serial Adapter Card by its edges and do not touch
the gold connectors.
Installing the Serial Adapter Card
Turn off the Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected (e.g.,
1.
printers, external hard drives, etc.).
Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Computer and disconnect any
2.
Peripheral Devices that are connected.
Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
3.
Locate an open PCI Express Slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16) and remove the corresponding
4.
Metal Cover Plate from the back of the Computer Case.
Gently insert the Serial Adapter Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the
5.
Bracket to the back of the Computer Case.
Place the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
6.
8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8 Breakout Cable (included) to the DB62
Connect the
7.
Connector on the Serial Adapter Card.
Note: The the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8 Cable's Connector shell/exterior is not
grounded.
Quick-Start Guide
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  • Page 1 DB62 Connector when a DC Power Source is Note: The the 8-Port DB62 to DB9MX8 Cable’s Connector shell/exterior is not connected to J5 Aux Power Connector. grounded. To view manuals, FAQs, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more, visit www.startech.com/support. Manual Revision: February 18, 2020 10:38 AM...
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