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Introduction

The DP CyberSerial 2S PCI high-speed serial I/O card

provides two additional 9-pin RS-232 serial ports.

Features and Benefits

• Universal PCI card design that works in 32-/64-bit,

3.3V/5V PCI and PCI-X slots

• Full support for Windows-based software

• Reduces CPU load and improves system

performance dramatically

• IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts

• High-speed serial port (9-pin) works with 56K V.90

external modems, ISDN terminal adapters, PDAs,

digital cameras, label printers and other serial port

devices

• Provides two RS-232 serial ports

• Each serial port can be configured for either 5V or

12V output, for serial devices that require power

System Requirements

• Pentium

or equivalent computer with an available

PCI slot

• Windows

8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista

(32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008

(32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 / ME / 98SE /

98 / 95

DP CyberSerial 2S PCI

Quick Installation Guide

Summary of content (12 pages)

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DP CyberSerial 2S PCI Quick Installation Guide Introduction The DP CyberSerial 2S PCI high-speed serial I/O card provides two additional 9-pin RS-232 serial ports. Features and Benefits • • • • • • • Universal PCI card design that works in 32-/64-bit, 3.3V/5V PCI and PCI-X slots Full support for Windows-based software Reduces CPU load and improves system performance dramatically IRQ sharing feature reduces IRQ conflicts High-speed serial port (9-pin) works with 56K V.
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Package Contents • • • • • DP CyberSerial 2S PCI board 2-port fan-out cable Spare Low profile bracket Driver CD Quick installation guide Layout JP1 (Serial port 1) Fan-out cable connector (25-pin) JP2 (Serial port 2) Figure 1: Layout Jumper Settings (JP1, JP2) Open = 0 volts (default) Short 1-2 = 5V Short 2-3 = 12V Note: Most serial devices do not require additional power through the serial port. Refer to your serial device's manual for more information.
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2-Port Fan-out Cable 9-pin serial 25-pin connector 9-pin serial Figure 2: 2-port Fan-out Cable Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer’ s reference manual for further information, if needed. Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer’ s case for a few seconds.
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5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Set JP1 and JP2 jumper settings to the desired voltage only if your serial device needs additional power from the serial port. However, most serial devices do not require additional power. For more information see Figure 1 on page 2. The jumpers can be removed if power is not required. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus connector with the selected PCI slot on the motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
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. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. At Windows has successfully updated your driver software, click Close. Go back to Device Manager, right click CyberSerial Communication Port under Other devices, click Update Driver Software. Type D:, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) At Windows has successfully updated your driver software, click Close. Repeat steps 6-8. Go back to Device Manager, right click PCI Device under Other devices, click Update Driver Software. Repeat steps 7-8.
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Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the driver CD. Select No, not this time, click Next. (Skip this step if not prompted) Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), then click Next. Click Finish. Repeat steps 2-4 two more times. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 Insert the driver CD. Close the CD autplay box if prompted. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
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To Verify Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 Installation 1. 2. 3. Check in Device Manager to verify installation. For Windows 8 / 7: Right click Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager. For XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager.
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Windows 98 / 98SE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommend), then click Next. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes, type in D:\9x, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) Click Next, then Finish. Repeat steps 1-4. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows 95 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
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Changing COM Port Address Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to work. If your serial device works properly, do not change this setting. Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Device Manager window double click Ports (COM & LPT), then double click the CyberSerial serial port you want to change. Click Settings tab and click Advanced. Click the down arrow that is next to the COM Port number box and select a COM port that is not in use.
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly respond. SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.