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16 Quintessence User Manual © 2007 Merging Technologies
USB to RS-232 adapter
Since many modern motherboards do not have spare RS-232 headers MTCHIO is generally supplied from
the factory already connected to an on-board USB header via an included USB to RS-232 adapter and
cable.
The RS-232 USB converter transforms RS-232 signals to/from USB signals. It has been developed to
allow the MTCHIO RS-422 functionality to be retained with motherboards lacking an internal RS-232
connector. This converter is USB 2.0 compliant (12Mbps).
The RS-232 USB module must be inserted into the J1 connector.
Warning! Due to the small dimensions of the RS-232 connector, it is possible to incorrectly
insert the plug. Please ensure it is correctly aligned as in this picture: