StarTech.com PEX16S550LP user manual

Contents

1. Product diagramp. 5
2. Top viewp. 5

   Front view Bracket (full-profile pictured) PCI Express x1 connector JP4-VART power JP6-PME JP1-AUX power source SATA power connector JP5: Mode JP2: PWR 9-16…

3. Front viewp. 5
4. DB9 RS232 connector pinout - malep. 6
5. Introductionp. 6

   This serial card lets you add 16 RS232 serial ports to your full or small form-factor computer through a PCI Express expansion slot. It’s a convenient solution…

6. Requirementsp. 7

   A host computer with a PCI Express x1 slot • A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other compatible optical drive (for driver CD installation) • RS232 serial cables (DB9) •…

7. About the jumpersp. 8

   JP1 – Power selector This jumper is used to provide pin number nine of the serial port connector(s) with DC5V or DC12V power. There are four sources depending…

8. JP1 – Power selectorp. 8

   This jumper is used to provide pin number nine of the serial port connector(s) with DC5V or DC12V power. There are four sources depending on the jumper’s…

9. JP3 and JP2 - Serial port powerp. 9

   These two jumpers are used to provide external power to the two breakout cables or the 16 serial ports. JP3 enables or disables power over ports 1 to 8, and…

10. JP4 – UART power selectorp. 9

    Leave at the default setting (3.3V)

11. JP5 - Mode settingp. 9

    This is for factory test purposes only. The jumper must be fixed at SB

12. JP6 - PME settingp. 9

    This jumper enables or disables wake from sleep. JP1: Power selector Setting PME is disabled PME is enabled ENA DIS ENA DIS (default)

13. Hardware installationp. 10

    Install the low-profile bracket The serial card can be installed in a low-profile (half-height) or a full-profile computer. The full-profile bracket comes…

14. Install the low-profile bracketp. 10

    The serial card can be installed in a low-profile (half-height) or a full-profile computer. The full-profile bracket comes preinstalled on the card, but if you…

15. Install the PCIe Cardp. 10

    Warning! PCIe cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. If an anti-static strap isn’t available, discharge any built-up static electricity by…

16. Software installationp. 11

    Install the driver – Windows 1. Insert the provided driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2. Navigate to and open Device Manager. 3. Under…

17. Install the driver – Windowsp. 11

    1. Insert the provided driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2. Navigate to and open Device Manager. 3. Under Other devices, right-click on…

18. Technical supportp. 12

    StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product…

19. Warranty informationp. 12

    This product is backed by a two-year warranty. StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following…