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DRIVERS
In this chapter, we will discuss drivers installation, drivers
updating and specific COM port setting requirements.
2.1
Drivers Installation
2.1.1 Windows operation
system
The driver installation runs automatically from Windows
Update. In case the computer is not on the internet, it is
possible to download the drivers from FTDI corp.
(
) and install them manually in the
device manager.
Notes:
It is possible to set up the converter COM port number in
the control panels.
Windows 7 and newer
With Windows 7 operation system drivers are installed
automatically from Microsoft update server every time
the UCAB232 converter has been inserted into USB port.
The successful installation is indicated by a message.
Fig.3: Drivers installation
Windows XP
When a new device has been detected by operating
system it is necessary to agree searching the drivers on
the Windows Update and continue with automatic
installation. The installation continues then in two steps,
first the converter driver and then the virtual COM port
driver are being installed. After the installation the
UCAB232 converter is ready for use.
2.1.2 Linux operation
system
LINUX kernel 2.6.31 or newer includes required drivers
and there is no need to install them. If you use operation
system based on that kernel, the UCAB232 converter will
simply start to work when it has been inserted into USB
port.
2.2
Drivers Update
UCAB232 is based on FTDI IC, FTDI Chip company
steadily updates drivers for their ICs.
To keep your drivers updated follow this chapter.
2.2.1 Windows 7
Signed drivers are automatically downloaded from
Microsoft update server when the UCAB232 converter has
been inserted into USB port. Every time operation system
