Introduces the use of SUNIX PCI Express Multi-IO RS-232 / Parallel Communication Board, including installation, use, and maintenance.
The Sunix Universal PCI Express Multi-IO board adds RS‑232 serial and IEEE‑1284 parallel ports to systems that lack them, supporting up to four serial ports and one or two parallel ports. It is compatible with Windows, Linux and DOS and meets PCI Express Base Specification Rev 1.1.
The manual covers product features, specifications, hardware installation, pin assignment, driver installation for Windows and Linux, port configuration settings, and contact information for technical support.
| PCI Express lane | x1 (one lane) |
|---|---|
| Serial ports | 1, 2, or 4 ports (depending on configuration) |
| Baud rate | 50 bps ~ 115.2 Kbps (921.6 Kbps optional) |
| ESD protection | +15 kV per serial signal |
It can provide 1, 2, or 4 serial ports depending on the product configuration purchased.
Standard baud rates go up to 115.2 Kbps, with an optional 921.6 Kbps mode.
Yes, the board is plug‑and‑play; I/O address and IRQ are assigned automatically by the system.