StarTech.com PCI2S650PW, PCI4S650PW instruction manual Installation, Installing the Card

Instruction Manual

Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the order listed.

Installing the Card

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1.Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.

2.Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual for details, if necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.

3.(a) Locate an empty PCI or PCI-X slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that covers the rear bracket. If present, PCI-X slots will be slightly longer than a standard PCI slot. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.

Retain this screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

(b)If you are installing the card in a low-profile slot, remove the standard bracket by removing the screws on the underside of the card. Place the low-profile bracket onto the card and align the holes in the card with those in the bracket. Ensure the orientation of the new bracket matches the one you removed. Re-secure the bracket with the screws. Do not over-tighten.

4.Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.

5.Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.

6.If you wish to use this card to power compatible external serial peripherals over a data connection, you should also connect a power cable from your power supply to the 4-pin SP4 power connector on the outer edge of the

card. The SP4 power connector is the same type of power

connector commonly used to power 3.5” floppy disk drives (see example of

the card connector at right). SP4

7.Connect the port dongle provided to the port on the back of the card.

8.Put your computer case back on.

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