StarTech 16C1050 UART 2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with COM Port Activity LEDs – User Guide

StarTech 16C1050 UART 2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with COM Port Activity LEDs –

Product Diagram (21050-PC-SERIAL-CARD)

| Port/LED/ Connector| Function
---|---|---
1| Bracket|

• Used to secure the card on the Host Computer

2| Serial Ports DB-9|

• Connect Serial Peripheral Devices

3| Activity LEDs|

• Receive and Transmit LEDs illuminate Green when there’s activity

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|

•  Optional: used to change the voltage output of Pin 9
• PCI12V draws power from the PCIe slot. Outputs 12
• 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

• Serial Parallel PCI Express Card x1
• Low-Profile Bracket x2
• Quick-Star Guide x1

Requirements

For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/21050-PC-SERIAL- CARD

• 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 isn’t 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 don’t touch the gold connectors.

1. Turn off your Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it (for example, Printers , External Hard Drives , etc.).

2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of your Computer.

3. Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to your Computer.

4. Remove the Cover from your Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came with your Computer for details about how to do this safely.

5. Locate an open PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding Slot Cover Plate from the back of your Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came with your Computer for details about how doing this This card works in PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots.

6. Gently insert the PCI Express Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the Bracket to the back of the Computer Case.
   Note: If you install the PCI Express Card into a Small Form Factor or a Low-Profile Desktop System , it’s necessary to replace the pre-installed standard Full-Height Bracket with the included Low-Profile Bracket. The Serial Port DB-9 that uses the Ribbon Cable needs to be installed on a separate Low-Profile Bracket.

7. 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.

8. Change the jumper caps of J2 Jumpers from DIS (disabled) Pins 1-2 to PWR (power) Pins 2-3.
   

9. Return the Cover onto your Computer Case.

10. Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of your Computer.

11. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in Step 3.

12. Turn on your Computer.

Install the Driver

1. Navigate to startech.com/21050-PC-SERIAL-CARD
2. Click the Drivers/Downloads
3. Under Driver(s) , download the Driver Package for your operating
4. Open the Driver Package and locate the corresponding folder for the Operating System Version.
5. Execute the Setup File to install the driver package to your

Verify Driver Installation (Windows)

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

Verify Driver Installation (Linux)

1. Run lsmod | grep r8125 from the command
2. Verify that the Driver is present in the command

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. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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.

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 to you.

StarTech.com Ltd.
45 Artisans Crescent London, Ontario N5V 5E9 Canada

StarTech.com LLP
4490 South Hamilton Road Groveport, Ohio 43125 U.S.A.

StarTech.com Ltd.
Unit B, Pinnacle 15 Gowerton Road Brackmills, Northampton NN4 7BW United Kingdom

StarTech.com Ltd.
Siriusdreef 17-27 2132 WT Hoofddorp The Netherlands

References

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