User Manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: March 24, 2022
Product Diagram (11050-PC-SERIAL-CARD)
Port/LED/
Connector
Function
1 Bracket • Used to secure the card on the Host Computer
2 Activity LEDs
• Receive and transmit LEDs illuminate green when
there’s activity
3 Serial Port DB-9 • Connect Serial Peripheral Devices
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 12V
• 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
1-Port PCI Express Serial Card with COM Port Activity LEDs - 16C1050 UART
Package Contents
• Serial Parallel PCI Express Card x1
• Low-Prole Bracket x1
• Quick-Star Guide x1
Requirements
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• 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 o 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 doing this safely. 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-Prole
Desktop System, it may be necessary to replace the pre-installed standard Full-
Height Bracket with the included Low-Prole Bracket.
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