1/2-port usb to serial rs232 adapter cable with com retention (10 pages)
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MPEX2S952 Instruction Manual Mini PCI Express Serial Adapter 2-Port RS232 Mini PCI Express Serial Adapter Card with 16C950 UART...
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Introduction The StarTech.com Mini PCI Express Serial Adapter Card enables a free mini PCIe slot to run RS232 DB9 serial ports. Featuring a native PCI Express single-chip design that allows you to take full advantage of PCI Express, and providing improved speed and reliability while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards which use a bridge-chip design.
WARNING! Computer parts can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
Driver Installation Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time” option and click Next. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)”...
Verifying Installation From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel. Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. The appropriate number of additional COM ports should be visible.
Specifications Bus Interface PCI Express rev 1.1 Chipset ID PLX OXPCIe952 Serial UART 16C950 2 x DB9 male Connectors (via external ribbon cable) Serial Protocol RS232 Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460Kbps Operating Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F) Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F) Humidity 5 ~ 85% RH...
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