4X Baud Rate Option
Baud rates higher than 115,200 are possible with the 232PCIxx card. Jumper JP1 controls the clock frequency supplied to the UARTs. By moving this jumper to the “*4” (left) position, the clock frequency is increased from 1.8432 to 7.3728 MHz. This multiplies all UART baud rates by 4 times. For example, if the software is set for 57.6K baud, the actual baud rate will be increased by a factor of four to 230.4K baud. In many systems, these higher baud rates can improve throughput significantly. However, remember that baud rates and actual throughput are only proportional if the system can keep up with the communications, otherwise increasing the baud rate effectively only increases the idle time between characters.
Installing the Card
1.Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer to discharge any static electricity.
2.Turn the power to your computer off and unplug the power cord.
3.Remove the cover of the computer.
4.Locate a free PCI expansion slot.
5.Remove the expansion slot cover. Save the screw for installation of the 232PCIxx card.
6.Install the card into the unused slot. Be certain that the card is
inserted completely (fully seated) in the slot.
7. Secure the card with the mounting screw from step 5.
6.Replace the cover, plug in the power cord, and power up the system.
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