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

2-Port Low-Profile PCIe RS232 Serial Card - Activity LEDs - Dual 16C1050
Product Diagrams (21050-PC-SERIAL-LP)
Diagram 1
3
1
Diagram 2
4
Port/LED/
Connector
1 • Used to secure the card on the Host Computer
Low Profile Brackets
• Port 1 is Cyan color
2 Serial Ports DB-9 • Port 2 is Black color
• Connect Serial Peripheral Devices
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2
5
6
7
Function
• Bottom LED. Flashes Green when there is activity on
Port 1
3
Activity LEDs
• Top LED. Flashes Green when there is activity on
Port 2
• Used to Enable or Disable Pin 9 power output. The
4
J2 Jumpers
default position is Disable
• Optional: Connect the Host Computer Power
J5 Power
5 Supply (4 Pin SP4/Floppy power connector) to
Connector
provide Power over PIN 9
• Optional: Used to change the voltage output of Pin 9
• PCI12V draws power from the PCIe slot. Outputs 12V
J3 Jumper • AUX12V draws power from the J5 Power Connector.
6
(AUX POWER) 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
Package Contents
• Two-Port PCIe Serial Card x1
• Full Profile Bracket x1
• Low-Profile Bracket x2
• Quick-Start Guide x1
Requirements
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• Computer with an available PCI Express Slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16)
Installation
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 is not 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 avoid touching the gold connectors.
Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: November 25, 2022