StarTech.com PCI2S232485I - Manual (Page 4)

Instruction Manual
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Introduction
The StarTech.com PCI to RS232/422/485 Serial Adapter Card is a universal all-in-one PCI
Serial adapter card that allows you to turn a PCI or PCI-X slot into 2 serial ports capable
of communicating in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. Featuring 2,500Vrms Isolation and
15KV ESD protection and two DB9 serial ports that can be independently configured
to support RS-422, RS-485 2-wire, RS-485 4-wire, or RS-232 mode up to a maximum
baud rate of 921.6Kbps per port.
Packaging Contents
• PCI2S232485I adapter card
• Driver CD
• Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI enabled computer system with available PCI slot
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),
or Windows XP Embedded/POSReady 2009/CE 4.x/5.0, or Linux®
Installation
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer
case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static
strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable,
discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded
metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to
handle the PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e.
Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the
power supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your
computer system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case.