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Software Installation Procedure
In this section, basic installation procedures are explained using Windows
XP installation to illustrate.
Initial Driver Installation
Step 1: Run driv_win2k_can_x.x_build_ yymmddhh.exe, located
on the Documentation and Software CD-ROM. Click Next to
begin installing the driver. (*Note: x.x = version, yy = year,
mm = month, dd = day, hh = hour)
Step 2: Click Next to install the driver in the indicated folder.
Step 3: Click Install to proceed with the installation.
Step 4: Moxa has thoroughly tested the driver for safe Windows
operation. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.
After the installation is completed, the Moxa CAN interface board windows
driver folder will be located in the Start menu. The driver folder includes
Examples, Library Programming Guide, Library Reference, and Utility.
This content is provided to make it easy for users to develop their own
program.
Connecting the Hardware
After installing the driver, power off the PC, plug the Moxa CAN interface
board into any empty slot, and then power it on. Windows will
automatically detect the board and begin installing the driver. When
Windows finishes installing the driver for the board, it will detect the next
CAN controller, and will install another driver for the additional CAN
controller.
Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista (32-bit
and 64-bit)
The following instructions are for Windows XP, Windows 2003, and
Windows Vista systems.
Step 1: After plugging the CAN interface board into a slot, Windows will
automatically detect the new device. The Found New
Hardware balloon will appear in the bottom right corner of the
Windows desktop, but no action is required.
Step 2: After a moment, the Found New Hardware Wizard will open.
Select No, not this time, and then click Next.
Step 3: Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended), then click Next.
Step 4: Windows will spend a few moments installing the CAN interface
driver.
Step 5: The next window indicates that Windows has completed the
installation. Click Finish to continue with the installation
procedure.
Step 6: After Windows has completed installing the Moxa CAN interface
board, it will automatically detect the new CAN controller.
