Re: PCIe X-1 Serial Card & Dell 630s

If you're still interested in usb to serial conversions, this might be of use.


On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 12:01, David Carmichael <[email protected]> wrote:
> Jason:
> Thanks the lead,
> I will keep it handy if the internal card does not work, it is rare to find
> a non-Windows only device!
> :David
> On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Jason Klein <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> David,
>>
>> I configure a wide variety of serial devices such as network switches and
>> routers in the field.  When I moved to my first usb-only laptop several
>> years ago, I had to find a usb to serial solution.  Like you, I tried
>> several USB to Serial adapters from the local stores without any luck.  I
>> As a last ditch effort, I ordered a Keyspan adapter online based on a past
>> experience with them and it worked like a charm.  I even ordered a spare
>> after several months of use because I was afraid it'd be hard to find a
>> replacement later on.
>>
>> It has worked flawlessly while communicating with serial hardware (both
>> new and old) on Linux, OSX, and XP over the past few years.  I assume it'd
>> work fine with later versions of Windows too.  I doubt the power issue will
>> be a problem with this adapter.  Give this a try if the PCIe card doesn't
>> work out!
>>
>> Make:  Keyspan
>> Model:  USA-19HS
>>
>> Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter Serial adapter - USB
>> http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=usa-19hs&cid=14565954588677202805
>>
>> HTH, Jason
>>
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>>
>> On Jul 26, 2011, at 11:34 AM, David Carmichael wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Long story short.. I have a older Dell 630s which has been my work horse
>> > computer for the last few years, I got a new system and now I am
>> > re-assigning the 630s, (replacing a older home built 1ghz system) .
>> >
>> > I need to add a DB9 Serial port
>> >
>> > I have tried two different brand/makes of USB -> Serial cables but I
>> > could not get the device drivers to load and work with the serial home
>> > automation device software as it seems that the cable did not have enough
>> > voltage to push the commands to the home automation devices, as my older
>> > systems built-in serial connector.
>> >
>> > I then purchased a 'Low Profile' PCI DB25 card, but when I install this
>> > card the system would not boot...
>> >
>> > ...system would power up but would not get the BIOS screen.
>> >
>> > So I could only guess that the card itself is bad {It was suggested a
>> > bad BIOS?}
>> >
>> > So it was suggested that I try a PCIe x1 serial card.
>> >
>> > Does anybody have and experence with PCIe x1 cards?
>> >
>> > I am thinking of purchasing the following card from the
>> > "SuperMediaStore"
>> >      Brand: SYBAMPN
>> >      Part#: SD-PEX15022
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > :David
>>
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