Input/Output Interfaces

5.3Serial Interface

Systems covered in this guide may include one RS-232-C type serial interface to transmit and receive asynchronous serial data with external devices. Some systems may allow the installation of a second serial interface through an optional bracket/cable assembly that attaches to header P52 on the system board. The serial interface function is provided by the super I/O controller component that includes two NS16C550-compatible UARTs.

The UART supports the standard baud rates up through 115200, and also special high speed rates of 239400 and 460800 baud. The baud rate of the UART is typically set to match the capability of the connected device. While most baud rates may be set at runtime, baud rates 230400 and 460800 must be set during the configuration phase.

The serial interface uses a DB-9 connector as shown in the following figure with the pinout listed in Table 5-4.

Figure 5-3. DB-9 Serial Interface Connector (male, as viewed from rear of chassis)

Table 5-2.

DB-9 Serial Connector Pinout

Pin

Signal

Description

Pin

Signal

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

CD

Carrier Detect

6

DSR

Data Set Ready

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

RX Data

Receive Data

7

RTS

Request To Send

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

TX Data

Transmit Data

8

CTS

Clear To Send

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

9

RI

Ring Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

Ground

--

--

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

The standard RS-232-C limitation of 50 feet (or less) of cable between the DTE (computer) and DCE (modem) should be followed to minimize transmission errors. Higher baud rates may require shorter cables.

 

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