SIIG 04-0414D manual

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    1 CyberSerial Dual ExpressCard Quick Installation Guide 04-0414D Introducing the CyberSerial ExpressCard The CyberSerial Dual ExpressCard adds two high-speed serial ports to an ExpressCard equipped computer. Features and Benefits • Compatible with hi-speed modems, monitoring equipment, serial networking and other serial devices • Two DB9 RS232 [...]

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    2 Layout Figure 1: CyberSerial Dual ExpressCard 2-Port DB9 Fan-out Cable ExpressCard Connector Figure 2: 2-Port DB9 Fan-out Cable Note : Connect 2S to the Fan-out Cable Connector of the CyberSerial Dual ExpressCard . See Figure 1 above for more information. Fan-out Cable Connector DB9 Serial Ports 2S[...]

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    3 Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the ExpressCard are provided below. Since the design of notebook computers vary, refer to your system ’ s reference manual for further information, if needed. 1. Insert the CyberSerial Dual ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot of the computer with it's Express Card Connector facing[...]

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    4 3. Check Specify a location , uncheck the other boxes, then click Next . 4. Insert the driver CD, type in D:2000 , then click OK . (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 5. Click Next and Finish . 6. Repeat steps 1-5 to complete the driver installation. Windows XP 1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard , select No, not this time , then click[...]

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    5 3. Insert the driver CD, check Include this location in the search , uncheck the other box. For 32-bit : Type in D:2003 , then click Next . (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) For 64-bit : Type in D:64bit , then click Next . (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 4. If the Hardware Installation window pops up, click Continue An[...]

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    6 Windows Vista: Right click Computer , click Manage , click Continue , then click Device Manager . 2. Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Ports (COM & LPT) , two USB-to-Serial Port... should be displayed. Changing COM Port Number Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to work. If your serial device works properly, do not chan[...]

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    7 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG ’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support . Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts[...]

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    About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer [...]