Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - Measurement Computing USB-1608FS User Manual

USB-1608FS User's Guide

Installing the software

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at
Quick-Start.pdf.

Installing the hardware

Be sure you are using the latest system software
Before you connect the USB-1608FS, make sure that you are using the latest versions of the USB drivers.
Before installing the USB-1608FS, download and install the latest Microsoft Windows updates. In particular,
when using Windows XP, make sure you have XP Hotfix KB822603 installed. This update is intended to
address a serious error in Usbport.sys when you operate a USB device. You can run Windows Update or
download the update from
e85b688b7f86&displaylang=en. For more information, refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base article
"Availability of the Windows XP SP1 USB 1.1 and 2.0 update." This article is available at
support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822603.
To connect the USB-1608FS to your system, turn your computer on, and connect the USB cable to a USB port
on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power
and communication to the USB-1608FS.
The USB-1608FS installs as a composite device with separate devices attached. When you connect the USB-
1608FS for the first time,
version) open as each USB-1608FS interface is detected.
It is normal for multiple dialogs to open when you connect the USB-1608FS for the first time. For additional
information, refer to the "Notes on installing and using the USB-1608FS" that was shipped with the USB-
1608FS.
When the last balloon or dialog closes, the installation is complete. The LED on the USB-1608FS should flash
and then remain lit. This indicates that communication is established between the USB-1608FS and your
computer.
Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the
USB-1608FS, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-1608FS.
If the LED turns off
If the LED is lit but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-1608FS. To restore
communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the LED should turn back on.
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