Driver Software Installation
Manual Documentation Number 3PCIoUx-1008
Chapter 3
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All serial adapter cards should appear in the list. Additional
information about the cards can be obtained by double-clicking the
name of the card.
3.
Click
Ports (COM & LPT)
All installed ports should appear in the list. The COM port number
assigned to each port will be shown.
Installing Windows XP Professional Driver Software
Installation of the MIport driver software on Windows XP Professional is a
three-step process:
1.
Windows XP searches for and identifies new hardware that has
been installed.
2.
You use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the driver
software for the card.
3.
You use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the software for
each port on the card.
There are several possible methods for installing the software. The procedure
outlined here is recommended for most situations.
Note: If at some point in the future, you want to update these drivers,
remove the old drivers before installing the new version. Refer to
Chapter 6 for driver removal procedures.
Windows Settings
Windows Classic settings are used in the following screenshots. To configure
Windows XP for Windows Classic settings, position the mouse pointer over
the
Taskbar
(at the bottom of the Desktop), then right click. On the menu
that appears, click
Properties
. The
Taskbar and Start Menu Properties
dialog will appear. Click the
Start Menu
tab, then click
Classic Start Menu
.
Click
OK
.
Pre-Installation Steps
4.
Configure the port(s) on the card for the desired mode (RS-232, RS-
422 or RS-485) using the three DIP switches on the card.
5.
If configuring for RS-422 or RS-485 Modes, and bias or termination
resistors are needed, add them at this time.
