StarTech.com PEX2S953LP Manuals

Quick-Start Guide To view manuals, FAQs, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more, visit www.startech.com/support. Manual Revision: February 8, 2019 1:23 PM Product Diagram (PEX2S953LP) Port Function 1 Serial Port • Used to connect Serial Devices 2 Screws • Used to attach the Serial Port to the Bracket • Used to secure a Serial Cable to the Serial Port 3 Bracket • Used to attach the Card to your Computer 4 PCI Express Bus Connector • Used to connect the PCI Express Serial Card to your Computer’s Motherboard 5 Jumper • Used to configure Serial Port power settings 6 Printed Circuit Board • Components such as Jumpers are located on this Board 7 LP4 Power Connector • Used to connect a Power Source 2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with 16950 UART - Low-Profile 1 Requirements • PCIe Slot • Needle-Nose Pliers For the latest requirements and full manual, please visit www.startech.com/PEX2S953LP. Installation WARNING! PCI Express Serial Cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. Make sure that you are properly grounded before you open your Computer Case or touch the PCI Express Serial 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 Serial Card by its edges and don’t touch the gold connectors. Jumper Configuration Note: Jumper configuration is a requirement when connecting Serial Devices that require power through a Serial Port. This Jumper can be moved into one of three different positions in order to set the power output voltage for the Serial Ports. The default setting for the Jumpers is RI, which is the setting for no power. The Jumper can be moved to one of the other two settings for 5V or 12V of power. To configure the Jumper, complete the following: 1. Locate the Jumper for Port One. Port One is located on the right hand side, labeled as COM1 on the Printed Circuit Board. The Jumper is labeled as J1 on the Printed Circuit Board. 2. Carefully remove the Jumper. Lift the Jumper straight up and off of the PCI Express Serial Card. Note: Always hold the Card by the edges. 3. Determine the power setting that is required for Port One. 4. Position the Jumper over the set of Pins that correspond with the desired Serial Port Power Setting. See Figure 1 to determine where the Jumper should be positioned. 5. Push the Jumper straight down and into place. Note: Push the Jumper all the way into position for proper contact. 6. Repeat these steps to configure the Jumper for Port 2. This Jumper will be labeled as J2 on the Printed Circuit Board. 4 7 1 5 6 2 2 3