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Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART PEX1S952 PEX2S952 PEX1S952LP PEX2S952LP...
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Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PEX1S952/PEX2S952/ PEX1S952LP/PEX2S952LP Native PCI Express 16C950 UART Serial Card. This dual profile Serial card converts a PCI Express slot into one or two RS-232 (DB9) serial connections, while relying on a native, single- chip design for optimal performance and reliability.
Instruction Manual Jumper Configuration The card is specially designed to allow power output from the ninth pin of the connector to enable power up of the connected devices without the use of a power adapter. The card allows user to set each individual port with 5V, 12V, or RI (no power).
Instruction Manual Hardware Installation Turn off the power to your computer. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot. To install the card, carefully align the card’s bus connector with the selected PCIe slot on the motherboard.
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Instruction Manual To verify successful installation on Windows 2000/XP: From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer”, then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select “Device Manager” from the left window panel. Double-click on both “Ports (COM & LPT)” and “Multifunction Adapters”. The Serial Adapter board and additional serial ports (COM ports) should be displayed when successfully installed.
Instruction Manual Windows Vista Driver Installation At the Found New Hardware prompt, click on “Locate and install driver software (recommended).” When prompted, insert the disc included with your Serial Card and then click “Next.” A notification will appear informing you that Windows has encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device.
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Instruction Manual To verify successful installation on Windows Vista: From the main desktop, right-click on “Computer”, then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select “Device Manager” from the left window panel. Double-click on both “Ports (COM & LPT)” and “Multifunction Adapters”. The Serial Adapter board and additional serial ports (COM ports) should be displayed when successfully installed.
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