StarTech.com PEX8S950LP user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 4

   The PEX8S950LP 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card with dongle cables included offers 8 RS 232 Serial connections via a single PCI Express slot…

2. System Requirementsp. 4
3. Hardware Guidep. 5

   JP1 - COM Ports Swapping Selector - Used to swap Serial Ports 1-4 and 5-8. Unless necessary, maintain default setting. No Swapping. The COM ports will be…

4. Installationp. 8

   WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening…

5. Using the Removable Hex Nutsp. 8

   The removable hex nuts are use to secure the cable’s connector to the DB44 pin connector on the PCI Express card. If the cable’s connector has lock screws…

6. Software Installationp. 9

   To install the necessary drivers for use with PEX8S950LP, simply insert the Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive on the host computer, and follow the prompts…

7. Configurationp. 10

   Once installation is complete, you will be able to configure the port(s) provided by the card, as you would any other serial port. To do so, click on Start…

8. Specificationsp. 11
9. Connector Pin Assignmentsp. 11
10. General Specificationsp. 12

    Type Specifications Connectors DB44 Female Cables DB44M-to-DB9MX4 Octopus type x2 Bus Interface PCI Express x 1 Number of Ports 8 RS-232 Signals TXD, RXD, RTS…

11. Technical Supportp. 13

    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…

12. Warranty Informationp. 13

    This product is backed by a lifetime warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods…