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Serial Interface, 5.4.1 Serial Connector, 5.4.2 Serial Interface Programming

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Input/Output Interfaces 5.4 Serial Interface Systems covered in this guide may include one RS-232-C type serial interface to transmit and receive asynchronous serial data with external devices. Some systems may allow the installation of a second serial interface through an adapter that consists of a PCI bracket and a cable that attaches to header P52 on the system board. The serial interface function is provided by the SCH5317 I/O controller component that includes two NS16C550-compatible UARTs. The UART supports the standard baud rates up through 115200, and also special high speed rates of 239400 and 460800 baud. The baud rate of the UART is typically set to match the capability of the connected device. While most baud rates may be set at runtime, baud rates 230400 and 460800 must be set during the configuration phase. 5.4.1 Serial Connector The serial interface uses a DB-9 connector as shown in the following figure with the pinout listed in Table 5-7. Figure 5-3. DB-9 Serial Interface Connector (as viewed from rear of chassis) Pin Signal 1 CD 2 RX Data 3 TX Data 4 DTR 5 GND Table 5-7. DB-9 Serial Connector Pinout Description Pin Signal Description Carrier Detect 6 DSR Data Set Ready Receive Data 7 RTS Request To Send Transmit Data 8 CTS Clear To Send Data Terminal Ready 9 RI Ring Indicator Ground -- -- -- The standard RS-232-C limitation of 50 feet (or less) of cable between the DTE (computer) and DCE (modem) should be followed to minimize transmission errors. Higher baud rates may require shorter cables. 5.4.2 Serial Interface Programming Programming the serial interfaces consists of configuration, which occurs during POST, and control, which occurs during runtime. Serial Interface Configuration The serial interface must be configured for a specific address range (COM1, COM2, etc.) and also must be activated before it can be used. Address selection and activation of the serial interface are affected through the PnP configuration registers of the SCH5317 I/O controller. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-9

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Technical Reference Guide
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Input/Output Interfaces
5.4 Serial Interface
Systems covered in this guide may include one RS-232-C type serial interface to transmit and
receive asynchronous serial data with external devices. Some systems may allow the installation
of a second serial interface through an adapter that consists of a PCI bracket and a cable that
attaches to header P52 on the system board. The serial interface function is provided by the
SCH5317 I/O controller component that includes two NS16C550-compatible UARTs.
The UART supports the standard baud rates up through 115200, and also special high speed rates
of 239400 and 460800 baud. The baud rate of the UART is typically set to match the capability
of the connected device. While most baud rates may be set at runtime, baud rates 230400 and
460800 must be set during the configuration phase.
5.4.1 Serial Connector
The serial interface uses a DB-9 connector as shown in the following figure with the pinout listed
in Table 5-7.
Figure 5-3.
DB-9 Serial Interface Connector (as viewed from rear of chassis)
The standard RS-232-C limitation of 50 feet (or less) of cable between the DTE (computer) and
DCE (modem) should be followed to minimize transmission errors. Higher baud rates may
require shorter cables.
5.4.2 Serial Interface Programming
Programming the serial interfaces consists of configuration, which occurs during POST, and
control, which occurs during runtime.
Serial Interface Configuration
The serial interface must be configured for a specific address range (COM1, COM2, etc.) and
also must be activated before it can be used. Address selection and activation of the serial
interface are affected through the PnP configuration registers of the SCH5317 I/O controller.
Table 5-7.
DB-9 Serial Connector Pinout
Pin
Signal
Description
Pin
Signal
Description
1
CD
Carrier Detect
6
DSR
Data Set Ready
2
RX Data
Receive Data
7
RTS
Request To Send
3
TX Data
Transmit Data
8
CTS
Clear To Send
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
9
RI
Ring Indicator
5
GND
Ground
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