StarTech.com PCI8S9503V - Manual (Page 4)

Instruction Manual
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Introduction
The PCI8S9503V 8 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card High Speed 16950 (cable
included) lets you connect up to 8 RS-232 serial devices to the host computer at data
rates up to 921 Kbps, and can be installed in either a 3.3V or 5V PCI/PCI-X slot.
The PCI4S9503V 4 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card High Speed 16950 (cable
included) lets you connect up to 4 RS-232 serial devices to the host computer at
transfer rates up to 921 Kbps, and can be installed in either a 3.3V or 5V PCI/PCI-X slot.
The PCI serial card uses a 16 Byte buffer simultaneously in both transmit and receive
channels, reducing the number of CPU interrupts while improving system performance.
Ideally suited to industrial applications, the buffered Serial PCI card is compatible
with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows®, DOS®, Linux, and Unix
operating environments.
Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1x PCI Serial Card
• 1x 8 Port DB9 Break-out Cable
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Acomputer running Windows XP/Vista/2000/NT/ DOS, Linux or SCO Open Server
• An open 3.3 or 5V PCI slot