StarTech 16C1050 2 Port Low Profile PCIe RS232 Serial Card User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: StarTech

Table of Contents

Product Diagrams (21050-PC-SERIAL-LP)
- Diagram 1
- Diagram 2
Package Contents
Requirements
Installation
Warranty Information
Limitation of Liability
Documents / Resources

StarTech 16C1050 2 Port Low Profile PCIe RS232 Serial Card

Product Diagrams (21050-PC-SERIAL-LP)

Diagram 1

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Diagram 2

	Port/LED/ Connector	Function

1

| Low Profile Brackets|

Used to secure the card on the Host Computer

2

| Serial Ports DB-9|

Port 1 is Cyan color
Port 2 is Black color
Connect Serial Peripheral Devices

3

| Activity LEDs|

Bottom LED. Flashes Green when there is activity on Port 1
Top LED. Flashes Green when there is activity on Port 2

4

| J2 Jumpers|

Used to Enable or Disable Pin 9 power output. The default position is Disable

5

| J5 Power Connector|

Optional: Connect the Host Computer Power Supply (4 Pin SP4/Floppy power connector) to provide Power over PIN 9

6

| J3 Jumper (AUX POWER)|

Optional: Used to change the voltage output of Pin 9
PCI12V draws power from the PCIe slot. Outputs 12V
AUX12V draws power from the J5 Power Connector. Outputs 12V
AUX5V draws power from the J5 Power Connector. Outputs 5V

7

| PCIe 2.0 x1 Connector|

Insert into a PCI Express Slot on the Host Computer

Package Contents

Two-Port PCIe Serial Card x1
Full Profile Bracket x1
Low-Profile Bracket x2
Quick-Start Guide x1

Requirements

For the latest requirements, please visit www.StarTech.com/21050-PC- SERIALLP

Computer with an available PCI Express Slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16)

Installation

Install the PCI Express Card

WARNING!
PCI Express Cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. Ensure that you are properly grounded before you open your Computer Case or touch the PCI Express Card. You should wear an Anti-Static Strap when you install any computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap is not available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds. Only handle the PCI Express Card by its edges and avoid touching the gold connectors.

Turn off the Host Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Host Computer.
Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to Host Computer.
Remove the Cover from the Host Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came with the Host Computer for details about how to do this safely.
Locate an open PCI Express Slot with an extra open Expansion Slot above or below it, and remove the two corresponding Slot Cover Plates from the back of the Host Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came with the Host Computer for details about how to do this safely. This card works in PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots.
Gently insert the PCI Express Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the Bracket to the back of the Host Computer Case, then route the Bracket attached to the Serial Port DB-9 that uses the Ribbon Cable to the expansion slot (above or below the PCI Express Slot) and fasten the Bracket to the back of the Host Computer Case.
Note: If you install the PCI Express Card into a Standard Tower Desktop , it’s necessary to replace the pre-installed Low Profile Brackets with the included Full Profile Bracket. The Serial Port DB-9 that uses the Ribbon Cable needs to be installed in the same Full Profile Bracket .
Optional: To provide power over Pin 9. Connect a 4 Pin SP4/Floppy Power Connector from the Host Computer Power Supply to the J5 Power Connector on the card.
a. To set the desired voltage, 5V or 12V, insert the jumper cap on the corresponding labeled 2-pin connector on the J3 Jumper.
Note: Verify the Serial Peripheral Device supports additional voltage on Pin 9 before making changes. Severe damage to the equipment can occur.
Optional: To provide power over Pin 9. Change the jumper caps of J2 Jumpers from DIS (disabled) Pins 1-2 to PWR (power) Pins 2-3.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC – Part 15
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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Return the Cover onto the Host Computer Case.
Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of your Host Computer.
Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in Step 3.
Turn on the Host Computer.

Install the Driver

Navigate to www.startech.com/21050-PC-SERIAL-LP
Click the Drivers & Downloads tab.
Under Driver(s), download the Driver Package for the Operating System in use

For Windows Systems

Right-click the downloaded zipped Driver Package. Click Extract All. Follow the on-screen instructions to Extract the files.
Open the Driver Package Folder that was created in Step 1. Next, open the folder corresponding to the Windows Version.
Right-click the Setup file. Click Run as administrator and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Device Driver. Restart the computer if prompted.

Verify Driver Installation in Windows

Navigate to the Device Manager.
Under Ports (COM & LPT), right-click AX99100 PCIe to High Speed Serial Port and click Properties.
Confirm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.

Verify Driver Installation in Linux

Run lamed | grep r8125 from the command line.
Verify that the Driver is present in the command line.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

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

StarTech.com Ltd.
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Gowerton Road
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NN4 7BW
United Kingdom

Documents / Resources

| StarTech 16C1050 2 Port Low Profile PCIe RS232 Serial Card [pdf] User Guide
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