Installing The Hardware - Black Box IC142C Manual

8-PORT SERIAL HOST ADAPTER PCI

4.2 Installing the Hardware

You can install the serial host adapter in any of the PCI expansion slots. It contains
several jumper straps for each port that you must set for proper operation (see
Chapter 3).
1. Power off the PC. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. Locate an available PCI slot and remove the blank metal slot cover.
4. Gently insert the adapter into the slot. Make sure that it is seated properly.
5. Connect the DB78 female connector end of the octopus cable to the DB78
male connector on the card (IC142C) or connect the DB68 male connector
end of the octopus cable to the DB68 female connector on the card
(IC190C-R2).
6. Replace the screw.
7. Replace the cover.
8. Connect the power cord.
9. Once the card is installed in the PC, you can connect (8) RS-232 devices to
the (8) DB25 male connectors on the ends of the octopus cable.
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