StarTech.com 21050-PC-SERIAL-CARD Quick Start Manual

2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with COM Port Activity LEDs - 16C1050 UART
Product Diagram (21050-PC-SERIAL-CARD)
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1
2
Port/LED/
Connector
1 Bracket • Used to secure the card on the Host Computer
2 • Connect Serial Peripheral Devices
Serial Ports DB-9
• Receive and Transmit LEDs illuminate Green when
3
Activity LEDs
there's activity
• Used to Enable or Disable Pin 9 power output. The
4 J2 Jumpers
default position is Disable
• Optional: connect the Host Computer Power Supply
J5 Power
5
(4 Pin SP4/Floppy power connector) to Provide Power
Connector
over PIN 9
• Optional: used to change the voltage output of Pin 9
• PCI12V draws power from the PCIe slot. Outputs 12V
• AUX12V draws power from the J5 Power Connector.
6 J3 Jumper
Outputs 12V
• AUX5V draws power from the J5 Power Connector.
Outputs 5V
PCIe 2.0 x1
7 • Insert into a PCI Express Slot on the Host Computer
Connector
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6
3
Function
Package Contents
• Serial Parallel PCI Express Card x1
• Low-Profile Bracket x2
• Quick-Star Guide x1
Requirements
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• Computer with an available PCI Express Slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16)
Installation
7 Install the PCI Express Card
WARNING!
PCI Express Cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. Ensure that you
are properly grounded before you open your Computer Case or touch the PCI
Express 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 Card by its edges and don't touch the gold connectors.
1. Turn off your Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it (for
example, Printers, External Hard Drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of your Computer.
3. Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to your Computer.
4. Remove the Cover from your Computer Case. Consult the documentation that
came with your Computer for details about how to do this safely.
5. Locate an open PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding Slot Cover Plate
from the back of your Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came
with your Computer for details about how doing this safely. This card works in PCI
Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots.
6. Gently insert the PCI Express Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the
Bracket to the back of the Computer Case.
Note: If you install the Note: If you install the PCI Express Card
Desktop System, it's necessary to replace the pre-installed standard Desktop System , it's necessary to replace the pre-installed standard Full-
Bracket with the included Bracket with the included Low-Profile Bracket
Ribbon Cable needs to be installed on a separate Ribbon Cable needs to be installed on a separate Low-Profile Bracket
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PCI Express Card into a into a Small Form Factor Small Form Factor or a
Low-Profile Bracket. The . The Serial Port DB-9 Serial Port DB-9 that uses the
Low-Profile Bracket . .
Quick-Start Guide
or a Low-Profile Low-Profile
Full-Height Height
that uses the
Manual Revision: March 24, 2022