SAM-III Construction Manual
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Type the name SAM.
Choose the appropriate COM Port from the dropdown list. If you are using a USB-serial adapter, this is
the COM Port used by the adapter. Plug the adapter into a USB port, but DO NOT connect it to the SAM-
III serial port. Check that the latest USB-serial adapter drivers are installed (do that now) and upgrade
the driver if necessary. DO NOT use the Windows driver update function in the serial port driver
properties window. Download the drivers directly from the USB-serial adapter chipset manufacturer’s
website (usually Prolific or FTDI). DO NOT download the drivers from any location except the
manufacturer’s website. Additional USB-serial adapter information can be found at
http://www.reeve.com/Documents/Articles%20Papers/Reeve_USBPortMgmtGuide.pdf
DO NOT connect the USB-serial adapter to a PC through a USB hub; connect the adapter directly to the
PC. To find the COM Port assigned to the adapter, go to Start – Control Panel – System – Hardware Tab –
Device Manager and click the + next to Ports (COM & LPT).
If you have other USB devices connected to your PC, unplug them (except, of course, your USB mouse
and keyboard if you have them) to avoid port conflicts.