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CHAPTER 4: Installation
4. Installation
IMPORTANT
You must install software before you physically install the card.
4.1 Install the Software
For Windows users, start by choosing
Install Software
at the beginning of the CD.
Choose
Asynchronous COM: Port Software, SeaCOM
.
For other operating systems, refer to the appropriate section of the serial utilities
software. For additional help on setting up the operating system, call Technical
Support.
4.2 Hardware Installation
The adapter can be installed in any of the PCI expansion slots and contains a
single jumper strap that must be set for proper operation. Please see
Chapter 3
for
information on this jumper.
1. Install any necessary software before installing the adapter.
2. Turn off PC power. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the PC case cover.
4. Locate an available PCI slot. Remove the screw holding the blank metal slot
cover, and then remove the cover itself.
5. Gently insert the adapter into the slot. Make sure that the adapter is seated
properly.
6. Replace the screw.
7. Replace the cover.
8. Connect the power cord.
S
ELECTING THE
PCI COM N
UMBER IN
W
INDOWS
95
When installing a PCI serial adapter in Windows 95, the default starting COM:
number assigned to the first port will be COM:5 if no COM:5 exists. If there is a
COM:5, COM:6, etc., the next available COM: number will be assigned to the first
port, with all additional ports following in ascending order.
To change the first two ports so that Windows assigns them COM:3 and COM:4
port enumeration, double-click the “Systems” icon in the control panel or right-
click on “My Computer.” Choose “Properties,” which will bring you to “System
