StarTechcom Network Card PEX4S952 User Manual

PEX4S952  
Instruction Manual  
PCI Express Serial Adapter  
PCI Express to 4 Port Serial  
Card Adapter  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction..................................................................... 1  
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1  
System Requirements.................................................................1  
Installation....................................................................... 1  
Hardware Installation...................................................................1  
Driver Installation.........................................................................2  
Verifying Installation.....................................................................2  
Specifications.................................................................. 3  
Technical Support........................................................... 4  
Warranty Information...................................................... 4  
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Introduction  
Packaging Contents  
1 x PEX4S952 card  
1 x 4 port DB9 break-out cable  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Driver CD  
System Requirements  
PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express slot  
Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista  
Installation  
Hardware Installation  
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the  
computer (ie. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power  
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.  
2. Remove the cover from the computer case.  
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate  
on the rear of the computer case. Note that this card will work in PCI  
Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots)  
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and screw the bracket  
to the rear of the case.  
5. Place the cover back onto the computer.  
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.  
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Driver Installation  
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003  
1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,  
insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted  
to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time”  
option and click Next.  
2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and  
then click the Next button.  
3. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has  
completed, click the Finish button.  
Windows® Vista  
1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen,  
click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”  
option. If prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online”  
option.  
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came  
with the PEX4S952, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will  
automatically proceed to search the CD.  
3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this  
driver software anyway” option to proceed.  
4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.  
Verifying Installation in Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista  
1. 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.  
2. Double-click on Ports (COM & LPT) option. The appropriate number  
of additional COM ports should be visible. The ports are ready to  
connect to new devices.  
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Specifications  
Bus Interface  
PCI Express x1  
Oxford OXPCIe954  
16C950  
Chipset  
UART  
Number of Connectors  
Maximum Data Transfer Rate  
Supported Protocol  
4 x DB-9  
460 Kbps  
RS-232  
Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server/  
Supported Operating Systems  
Vista, Linux® Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x  
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Technical Support  
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-  
mitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with  
hensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.  
Warranty Information  
This product is backed by a one year 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 war-  
rant 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 dam-  
ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-  
tial, 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 limita-  
tions or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.  
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