DeLOCK 89177 PCI Express Card, 4 x Serial, 1 x Parallel

The DeLOCK PCI Express card 89177 provides four external serial (RS-232) ports and one external parallel (LPT) port for expanding a PC's legacy connectivity. Based on a Moschip chipset with a PCIe host interface, the card is intended for connecting devices such as scanners, printers and mice and supports a range of Windows operating systems.

Advantages

This PCI Express card offers multiple external serial ports alongside a parallel port on a single low-profile bracket, enabling connection of several legacy peripherals without additional adapters. The Moschip-based design delivers stable serial and parallel communications and the PCIe host interface ensures compatibility with modern motherboards.

Suitable for

• Connecting barcode scanners and serial receipt printers
• Attaching older parallel printers and plotters
• Integrating serial mice, UPS units or measurement instruments
• Industrial or point-of-sale systems requiring legacy ports

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: DELOCK
• Model / MPN: 89177
• Host interface: PCIe
• External ports: 4 × serial (RS-232), 1 × parallel (LPT)
• Chipset: Moschip
• Supported OS (examples): Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista

How to use

Install the card into an available PCI Express slot on the motherboard with the PC powered off and the power disconnected. Secure the bracket to the case, then reconnect power and boot the system. Install any required drivers for the Moschip chipset according to the operating system; once drivers are installed the external serial and parallel ports are available for connecting devices such as scanners, printers or mice.

Recommendations

Use appropriate cabling for RS-232 and parallel connections and verify driver compatibility with your OS version. For systems with low-profile cases, ensure the card fits the bracket type supplied by the manufacturer.