Software Setup
Several software packages must be installed on your PC prior to taking full advantage of the MAXQ2000 USB
EV kit. The following sections describe the installation and setup of each package.
Installing the USB-to-Serial Drivers
To allow your PC to interface correctly with the MAXQ2000 USB board, the proper drivers must be installed
for the on-board USB-to-serial converter. The instructions below detail the installation of the drivers for
Windows® XP. For a more in-depth explanation and instructions on installing the FTDI drivers for Windows
2000 or Windows 98, refer to the
Installing the Virtual COM Port (VCP) FTDI Drivers
To install these drivers, follow the steps below.
Plug the provided USB flash drive into an active USB connector on your computer. The autorun function
stored on the stick may cause the setup program to run automatically, depending on your operating
system and its settings. If the program does not start automatically, explore the drive, and double click
the Setup.exe file in the root directory. This will bring up the MAXQ2000 EV kit main menu shown in
Figure 2
.
Click on the USB Serial Drivers button at the right of the screen. This will open another window, and you
will see the installation as it progresses. When installation is complete, a confirming message will be
displayed.
Figure 2. MAXQ2000 EV kit main menu.
Now connect the MAXQ2000 USB board to an active USB port on your PC. While not essential, it is
preferable to use a port other than the one to which the USB flash drive is presently connected. Using
this additional port will allow access to both USB devices without switching between them. The "Found
New Hardware" message will appear. After a brief period, you will receive the message, "Your hardware
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