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| Masscool XWT-PCIE05 2-Serial and 1-Printer PCI Express Card - PCI Express x1, 2 x Serial Ports (Bracket Module), 1 x Parallel Port |
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XWT-PCIE05 2-Serial and 1-Printer PCI Express Card
This easy to install and configure PCI Express (x1) card from Masscool adds
2 extra high-speed serial ports and 1 parallel port to any PC. This simple
and reliable card is compatible with any serial peripheral and provides the
most convenient way of connecting PCs to external modems, serial printers, Palms,
mice, point-of-sale devices, digital cameras, etc. The parallel port is compatible
with most parallel peripherals and provides the most convenient way of connecting
legacy parallel devices to newer PCs.
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Detailed Features
Specifications
- Single-Lane(x1) PCI-Express with Throughput up to 2.5Gb/s Full Duplex channel
- Compliant with PCI-Express Revision 1.0a
- Compatible with Standard 16C550 UART with 16-Byte Transmit-Receive FIFO
- Fast Data RateS up to 1-MBytes/sec
- Support RS-232 Hardware Flow Control
- SPP, PS2, EPP, ECP Compatible IEEE 1284 Printer Port
- Built-in 16-Byte FIFO
- Chipset:plx8111+mcs9805
A Closer Look
Minimum System Requirements
- Driver support for MS Windows 98SE, Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista,
Linux, DOS
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| REVIEW BY: Reviewed
Jun 06, 2008 |
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| Do NOT buy this card!! While the supplied drivers can be coaxed into operating the card ''properly'', you will not be able to shut down your computer. This card appears to be a reference design built from MOSCHIP specs and the Masscool website will link there for the drivers. The problem appears to be that Masscool substitued one of the MOSCHIP IC's (the PCIE to PCI bridge) for a TI device, hence the card won't operate as MOSCHIP designed it. There is NO support from Masscool. I have to junk the card as it kinda makes my UPS a tad useless. Based on this experience, I will never again purchase the Masscool ''brand'' such as it is... |
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May 24, 2008 |
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| None of the drivers listed in the one-page manual were on the CD. I let Windows find drivers on the internet, and the card installed, but the keyboard would not work, and trying to shutdown the computer just put it in restart. Masscools (not toll free) telephone tech support said that they do not have the drivers, but that I must get them from the chip manufacturer (the tech rep was kind enough to send me the link). I uninstalled the old drivers and tried to install the new ones, but Windows (XP Pro SP2) gave an error message about failure to properly install. Removing the card restored the keyboard, computer, and shutdown to normal operation. There was no tech support to be found on the Masscool site for this card. The card was not worth all the hours I had to mess with it. It would be nice to have better documentation with the card, and the correct drivers. |
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What You Should Know
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12 Easy Steps to Installing a PCI Adapter
Card
The simple task of installing a PCI adapter card into a desktop computer
takes only a few minutes. All you need to complete the job is our handy
step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide and a Philips screwdriver. Please
note that there are many PCI adapters that can be installed in your computer
system. Therefore, this brief guide only covers the physical installation
of the card itself. To install peripheral attachments you will need to consult
the installation directions that come with the adapter card. |
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware. |
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What's In The Box
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- Masscool XWT-PCIE05 1-Printer Port PCI Express Card
- 2-Port Serial Bracket Module
- Installation Disk
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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| Masscool XWT-PCIE05 2-Serial and 1-Printer PCI Express Card - PCI Express x1, 2 x Serial Ports (Bracket Module), 1 x Parallel Port |
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Manufactured by:
Masscool by Fanner Tech
Mfg Part No:
XWT-PCIE05
UPC No:
955993705411
Box Size:
( Length: 7, Width: 3, Depth: 4 )
Shipping Weight:
.1000 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
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address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
S457-1252
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PCI Cards How To Install
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12 Easy Steps to Installing a PCI Adapter
Card
The simple task of installing a PCI adapter card into a desktop computer
takes only a few minutes. All you need to complete the job is our handy
step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide and a Philips screwdriver. Please
note that there are many PCI adapters that can be installed in your computer
system. Therefore, this brief guide only covers the physical installation
of the card itself. To install peripheral attachments you will need to consult
the installation directions that come with the adapter card. |
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PCI Express
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware. |
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