Utilizing internal serial port/COM headers?

[jacqueusi]

I recently found I need a COM port to run some DirecTV channel changing commands through. I thought I was toast as my Chaintech CT-7NIF2 mb had no built in COM ports to connect to.

After going through the manual, it does state two COM headers exist on the mb. I can't for the life of me find anyone that carries the brackets and ribbons that I need. I suppose I'm doing my search incorrectly (google: "serial port" ribbon) but thought I would turn to the group for guidance and assistance.

No need to purchase a COM card, would just like to know the best place to purchase one bracket capable of holding two 9-pin COM ports, and I'll need the ribbon header connectors as well.

Thanks!

 

[SpeedFreak03]

See if you can find an old AT-based computer and rip the cables out of them. I know exactly what you need, and the old AT-based computers used those.

 

[jacqueusi]

Yeah, I was thinking of doing just that. Not a good supply of cheap used PCs though, hence I thought of just buying the ribbons, connectors, and bracket. Question is, where can I buy some cheap and fast. None of the local PC shops around here carrying anything like that anymore. Can't say I blame them, I guess. ;-)