Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: March 10, 2021
Product Diagram (PCI2S1P2)
Front View
Port
Function
1
Parallel Connector
• Connect to the
Parallel Pins
on the
PCI Card
2
Low-Profile Bracket
(Parallel)
• See
Installing the Low-Profile Bracket(s)
3
Parallel Port
• Connect a
Parallel Peripheral Device
• DB-25 Parallel (Female)
4
Low-Profile Brackets
(Serial)
• See
Installing the Low-Profile Bracket(s)
5
Serial Ports
• Connect
Serial Peripheral Devices
• DB-9 Parallel (Male)
6
PCI Connector
• Connect the
PCI Card
to the
PCI Slot
in the
Computer
Package Contents
• PCI Serial Parallel Combo Card x 1
• Full-Profile Bracket (Installed) x 1
• Low-Profile Brackets (for Serial Ports) x 2
• Low-Profile Bracket (for Parallel Port) x 1
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
2S1P PCI Serial Parallel Combo Card with 16C550 UART
Requirements
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• Computer with an available PCI slot (x4/8/16)
• Needle-nose Pliers or 3/16 Nut Driver
Hardware Installation
Warning: PCI Cards
can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure that the
Installer
is properly grounded before they open the
Computer Case
or touch the
PCI
Card
. The
Installer
should wear an
Anti-Static Strap
when installing any computer
component. If an
Anti-Static Strap
is not available, discharge any built-up static
electricity by touching a large
Grounded Metal Surface
for several seconds. Only
handle the
PCI Card
by its edges and do not touch the gold connectors.
Installing the Low-Profile Bracket(s)
By default the
Full-Profile Bracket
is attached to the
Serial/Parallel Port(s)
.
Depending on the system configuration it may be necessary to remove the
Full-
Profile Bracket(s)
to replace with the
Low-Profile Bracket(s)
(included).
1. Remove the
Hexagonal Standoffs
from both sides of each
Port
, using a
3/16 Nut
Driver
or a pair of
Needle-nose Pliers
.
2. Remove the
Full-Profile Bracket(s)
and replace with the
Low-Profile Bracket(s)
.
3. Install the
Hexagonal Standoffs
removed in step 1. Thread the
Hexagonal
Standoffs
onto each
Threaded Post
and tighten, using a
3/16 Nut Driver
or a pair
of
Needle-nose Pliers
.
Installing the Card
1. Turn off the
Computer
and any
Peripheral Devices
that are connected
(e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the
Power Cable
from the rear of the
Computer
and disconnect any
Peripheral Devices
that are connected.
3. Remove the
Cover
from the
Computer Case
.
Note:
Consult the documentation that came with the
Computer
for details about
how to do this safely.
4. Locate an open
PCI Slot
and remove the corresponding
Metal Cover Plate
from the
rear of the
Computer Case
. In most instances, the
Metal Cover Plate
is attached
to the rear of the
Computer Case
with a single
Screw
. Save this
Screw
for the next
step.
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