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Low Profile PCI-2S

Quick Installation Guide

04-0367A

Introducing the Low Profile PCI-2S

The Low Profile PCI-2S high-speed serial card provides

two additional 9-pin serial ports.

Features and Benefits

• Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play

• Full support for Windows-based software

• Supports 32-/64-bit, 3.3V/5V PCI and PCI-X slots

• Two high-speed 16550 UART serial ports (9-pin)

supports data rate up to 230 Kbps

• Built-in 32-byte FIFO buffer dramatically increase

data transmit/receive speed, especially under

Windows' multitasking environment

• 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 95/98/98SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP/

Server 2003

Package Contents

• (1) Low Profile PCI-2S board

• (1) Serial port (DB9) cable (for the 2nd serial port)

• (1) Driver CD

• (1) Quick installation guide

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Low Profile PCI-2S Quick Installation Guide Introducing the Low Profile PCI-2S The Low Profile PCI-2S high-speed serial card provides two additional 9-pin serial ports. Features and Benefits • • • • • • Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play Full support for Windows-based software Supports 32-/64-bit, 3.
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Layout Serial port 2 Pin1 JP2 (Serial port 2) Serial port 1 JP1 (Serial port 1) 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. Serial Port Cable Stripe 10-pin connector 9-pin serial Figure 2. Serial port cable Note: Make sure the stripe on the cable matches Pin1 of Serial port 2.
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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. Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards only by their external edges. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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8. 9. Connect the Serial port cable to Serial port 2 on the board. Make sure the stripe matches Pin1 of the connector. See Figure 2 on page 2 for more details. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot, then secure the Serial port cable with the slot bracket holding screw. Skip this step if the second serial port is not needed. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord. Software Installation This section provides information on how to install the Low Profile PCI-2S drivers.
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4. 5. 6. Click Next, then Finish. Repeat steps 1-4. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows ME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), then click Next. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location, uncheck the other box, type in D:\ME, then click Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Click Next, then Finish. Repeat steps 1 and 2. Click Next, Next, then Finish. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
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3. 4. 5. 6. Click Next when the Welcome window appears. Choose Install, then click Next. Click Yes, then click Exit. Restart Windows to complete the installation. To Verify Installation In Windows NT 4.0: 1. 2. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel, double click Ports device icon. An new COM port will be assigned. Windows 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and click Next.
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3. 4. 5. If the Hardware Installation window pops up, click Continue Anyway, then Finish. Repeat steps 1-3 three more times. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows Server 2003 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in the search, uncheck the other box, type D:\2003, and 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 95/98/98SE/ME 1. 2. 3. From the Device Manager window double click Ports (COM & LPT), then double click the CyberSerial PCI serial port you want to change. Click Settings tab, click the down arrow that is next to the Port Name box and select a COM address that is not currently in use. Click OK, then close Device Manager to save the changes.
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on 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 one of our technical support analysts will promptly respond. A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is offered by SIIG, Inc.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), Networking, Sound Cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.