StarTech com PEX4S553B 4 Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card Instruction Manual

PEX4S553B 4 Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card
Instruction Manual

PEX4S553B 4 Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card

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 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

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  **Packaging Contents

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• PCI Express serial card
• DB9 Breakout Cable
• Full Profile bracket
• Driver CD
• Instruction Manual

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. 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 (i.e. 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.

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 been completed, click the Finish button.

Windows Vista/7

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 card, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search for 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
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel.
Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. The appropriate number of additional COM ports should be visible. The port(s) are ready to connect to new devices.

Specifications

2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), Windows XP Embedded/ POS Ready 2009/ Embedded Search 2009/ CE 5.0/CE 6.0 Mac OS  0.4/10.5,  Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and above

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to providing industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/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 arrant ts products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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References

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