StarTech.com PCI EXPRESS SERIAL ADAPTER PEX4S952 Manuale utente
PCI Express Serial Adapter
PCI Express to 4 Port Serial
Card Adapter
PEX4S952
Instruction Manual
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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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
1
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
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.
computer (ie. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.
Remove the cover from the computer case.2.
Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.
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)
Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and screw the bracket4.
to the rear of the case.
Place the cover back onto the computer.5.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.6.
2
Driver Installation
Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003
When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,1.
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.
Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and2.
then click the Next button.
Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has3.
completed, click the Finish button.
Windows®Vista
When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen,1.
click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”
option. If prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online”
option.
When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came2.
with the PEX4S952, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will
automatically proceed to search the CD.
If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this3.
driver software anyway” option to proceed.
Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.4.
Verifying Installation in Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
From the main desktop, right-click on My Computer, then select1.
Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device
Manager from the left window panel.
Double-click on Ports (COM & LPT) option. The appropriate number2.
of additional COM ports should be visible. The ports are ready to
connect to new devices.
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Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express x1
Chipset Oxford OXPCIe954
UART 16C950
Number of Connectors 4 x DB-9
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460 Kbps
Supported Protocol RS-232
Supported Operating Systems Windows®2000/XP/2003 Server/
Vista, Linux®Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x
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Technical Support
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mitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with
your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our compre-
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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