SIIG 4590 user manual

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Single-Serial PC Card
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the Single-Serial PC Card
The Single-Serial PC Card adds one high-speed serial port
(RS232) into your notebook computer to connect various
types of serial devices.
Keys Features and Benefits
• Works with notebook computers with one Type II/
III PC Card/CardBus slot
• Fast 16550 UART supports baud rates up to
115.2Kbps
• Built-in 16-byte FIFO buffer to speed up data transfer
• Provides one RJ45-to-serial (DB9) removable cable
for device c

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Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of notebook computers may vary, refer to your system’s reference manual for further information, if needed. 1. Power off your notebook computer and any other connected peripheral devices. 2. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot of your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector facing the slot. Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection. 3. Plug the RJ45-to-9-pin seri

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Driver Installation Windows 98/98SE 1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), then click Next. 3. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drives, uncheck the other boxes and click Next. 4. Click Next, then Finish. 5. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows ME 1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Automatic search for a better ... 2. Insert the driver CD, click Next, then click Finish. 3. Restart Windows to comp

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Windows XP/Server 2003 1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, XP (w/SP1 or earlier)/Server 2003: continue to step #2 XP (w/SP2 or later)/Server 2003 (w/ SP1 or later): select No, not at this time, then click Next. 2. Choose Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next. 3. Insert the driver CD, check Search removable media (folppy, CD-ROM...), uncheck the other check box and click Next. 4. If the Hardware Installation window pops up, click Continue Anyway, then Finish. Ou

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Changing COM Port Address Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to work. If your serial device works properly, do not change this setting. This option is only for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 respectively. 1. From the Device Manager window double click Ports (COM & LPT), then double click PCMCIA RS232-550... 2. Click Port Settings tab and click Advanced. 3. Click the down arrow that is next to the COM Port Number box and select a COM port that is not in use. Click OK. 4. Click O

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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on 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 one of our technical support analysts will promptly respond. A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more

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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 comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High-quality control standards are evident by