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Introduction The PEX4S553S 4-Port PCI Express Serial Card lets you add four ESD-Protected (15kV) RS232 ports, with 5V or 12V selectable power output through a PCI Express slot. Packaging Contents • 1 x Serial Card • 1 x Breakout Cable •...
Product Overview Power over Serial Enable/Disable Aux Power jumpers (per-port) Source Selector SP4 Aux Power Connector S1~S4 Internal header Connector DB44 External Connector 4-port DB44 to DB9MX4 Breakout Cable Jumper Settings Power over serial Enable/Disable (per-port): Each port can be individually configured to provide power over Pin 9, or not.
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Aux power source selection: X5V: DC5V, from SP4, an SP4 X12V power connection is required I12V X12V: DC12V, from SP4, an SP4 X12V power connection is required I12V I12V (factory default): DC12V, from X12V PCI Express slot, I12V RS232 Pinout Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3...
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. 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.
5. (Optional) Connect an available SP4 power connection from your system power supply to the card if additional power is required. 6. Place the cover back onto the computer case. 7. Connect the 4 Port breakout cable to the large connector on the card. 8.
Verifying Installation 1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device Manager). 2.
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