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Dual Profile PCI-Express RS-232 Serial Card (2 port Serial, 1 port Parallel*) *PEX2S5521P PEX1S552 PEX2S552 Instruction Guide *PEX2S5521P shown...
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a StarTech.com PEX1S552/PEX2S552/ PEX2S5521P Dual Profile PCI Express card. This convenient I/O solution utilizes a native, single-chip design for maximum performance and reli- ability, and includes an optional low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in virtually any size/form factor case.
(PEX2S552, PEX2S5521P) Power Port Serial Port #1 **PEX2S5521P Shown Installation WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be se- verely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly ground- ed before opening your computer case or touching your card. StarTech.
Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later. PEX2S5521P Only: Please ensure that the metal plate that covers the rear bracket adjacent to the above mentioned bracket is vacant, so that it can be used for parallel port installation).
Instruction Manual see diagram on previous page), then secure the parallel port to the slot adjacent to the one used to secure the main PEX2S5521P board. Once the card (and additional port, if necessary) are secured to the motherboard (and within the case), replace the computer cover and power on the computer, then proceed to the next section, titled Soft ware Installation.
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Instruction Manual The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. When asked if you want Windows to search for software, select No, not this time, then click Next to continue: On the screen that follows, select Install from a list or specific location, then click on Next.
Instruction Manual you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing. Please click on Continue Anyway: Once the driver files have been installed, you will be notified that the Wizard has finished installing the software for “High Speed PCIe Serial Port”.
Instruction Manual Specifications PEX1S552 PEX2S552 PEX2S552 Bus Type PCI Express Chipset Moschip MCS9901CV Parallel: Maximum 2.7 Mbps Serial: Serial: Data Transfer 460.8 Kbps 460.8 Kbps Serial: Rate 460.8 Kbps Windows® 2000/XP/2003/Vista™ OS Support Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and above MAC OS 10.4 & above 2 x Serial Connectors 1 x RS-232 Serial...
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