2 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Card
with 16950 UART
PEX2S950
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
Before You Begin..............................................................................................................................................1
Sysem Requirements..............................................................................................................................1
Contents.........................................................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................2
Software Installation ...............................................................................................................................2
Maximize data transfer rates..............................................................................................................3
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................5
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................5
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 2 Port PCI-Express 16C950 Serial Card. This card allows
you to harness the speed, power and reliability offered by the PCI Express interface, in order to
connect your serial peripherals.
Features
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128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
Automated out-of-band hardware flow control using RTS / CTS and/or DSR / DTR
Maximum data transfer rate of 460 Kbps
PCI 2.2, PCI Power Management 1.0 compliant
Dual Channel 16C950 UART
UARTs fully compatible with 16C550 type devices
Before You Begin
System Requirements
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A computer with an available PCI Express port
A computer running Windows NT4, 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP, and Linux
A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other compatible optical drive (for software installation)
Serial cables necessary to connect device to peripherals
Package Contents
This package should contain:
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PCI Express Serial Card
2x Low Profile Brackets
Driver CD
Instruction Manual
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Installation
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 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. Also be careful to handle the card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this step,
please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the time of
purchase.
2. Locate an empty PCI Express slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying
empty port/socket.
3. Position the card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is properly aligned
with the slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the length
of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket (previously covered by
metal bracket), using the correct size screw.
4. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer.
Software Installation
Please note that the following instructions detail installation of the software necessary for
operation under Windows operating systems. Although the terms used will vary between OS
versions, the steps taken will be similar if not identical.
1. Upon rebooting the computer for the first time following the installation of the card, Windows
will detect the PCI Express card and prompt for driver installation, with the Found New
Hardware Wizard. Please select Search for the best driver for my devices (Recommend) and
click Next.
2. Insert the Drivers CD into your CDROM/DVDROM drive, and select Install from a list or specific
location (Advanced), enter d:\ in the text box provided, and click Next.
3. On the screens that follow, select Next and Finish respectively.
4. Remove the Driver CD, and when you are asked to reboot the computer, please do so for the
installation to take effect.
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Maximize data transfer rates
Once installation is complete, you will be able to configure the port(s) provided by the card, as
you would any other serial port. To do so, click on Start, then right-click on Manage to open the
Computer Management window.
1. In the left pane, click on Device Manager. Here, you should see two listings for PCI
Communications Port as illustrated below.
2. Right-click on the first listing and select properties, to launch the PCI Communications Port
Properties window.
3. Click on the Data Rate tab, and click on Detect Clock Frequency to automatically detect the
port data transfer capability, then select OK.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to configure the second added port.
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Specifications
Certifications
Bus Type
FCC, CEE, ROHS
PCI EXPRESS
Connectors
Chipset
2 - DB9 MALE
OX16PCI1952
Windows 95/ 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/
Vista(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server 2008 R2,
and Linux
OS Support
Maximum Data
Transfer Rate
460Kbps (Please see Maximize Data Transfer Rates)
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment to provide
support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation,
and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty
covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If
such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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