StarTech.com PEX4S553B - Manual (Page 4)

Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• PCI Express serial card
• DB9 Breakout Cable
• Full Profile bracket
• Driver CD
• Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer with available PCIe slot
• Microsoft
® Windows ® 98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64 bit),
Windows XP Embedded/CE5.0/CE6.0,
or Apple ® Mac OS ® 10.4/10.5, or Linux ® kernel 2.6.11 and above
Installation
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.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case. Note that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes
(i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots)
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and screw the bracket to the rear of
the case.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.