The MVME162P4 is shipped from the factory with the SERIAL PORT 2 header configured for asynchronous communications (i.e., jumpers removed). To select synchronous communications for the SERIAL PORT 2 connection, install jumpers across pins 1-2 and pins 3-4.
Note: Model Number: MVME162P-344SE, Characteristics: 32MHz 68040, 16MB SDRAM, 2 SIO, 4 DMA IP, SCSI/Ethernet is used on Universal UIC HSP4797L Hitachi Sanyo TCM-X100 P.C.B. Mount 6300901030E_Embedded_Controller