Installing Gx Works2; From Windows; Control Panel, Select [System And Security]; The Update Driver Software Screen Is Displayed. Select "Browse My - Mitsubishi Electric FX3S Quick Start Manual

FX3S QUICK START MANUAL
WHEN USING WINDOWS
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1. Connect the personal computer and the programmable controller
CPU with a USB cable, and then turn on the programmable
controller CPU.
2. From Windows Control Panel, select [System and Security] [Device
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Manager]. Right-click "Unknown device" and click "Update Driver
Software" .
3. The Update Driver Software screen is displayed. Select "Browse my
computer for driver software" and specify "Easysocket\USBdrivers"
in the folder where GX Works2 has been installed on the displayed
screen. If multiple MELSOFT products are installed previously, refer
to their installed location.
WHEN USING WINDOWS
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1. Connect the personal computer and the programmable controller
CPU with a USB cable, and then turn on the programmable
controller CPU.

2. From Windows

Control Panel, select [System and Security] -

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[Device Manager]. Right-click "Unknown device" and click "Update
Driver Software" .
3. The Update Driver Software screen is displayed. Select "Browse my
computer for driver software" and specify "Easysocket\USBdrivers"
in the folder where GX Works2 has been installed on the displayed

screen. If multiple MELSOFT products are installed previously, refer

to their installed location.

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5.3 INSTALLING GX WORKS2

This section explains how to install and uninstall GX Works2
(SW1DNC-GXW2-E). Please read carefully before installing the
product to your personal computer.
Notice: Reprinting or reproducing the part or all of the contents of
this document in any form for any purpose without the permission of
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is strictly forbidden.
• Although we have made the utmost effort to follow the revisions of
the software and hardware, in some cases, unsynchronized matter
may occur.
The information in this document may be subject to change without
notice.
n INSTALLATION
Install GX Works2 to the personal computer.
Confirm before installation
• Log on to the personal computer as an administrator.
• Close all the applications running under Microsoft
Operating System before installation. If the product is installed while
other applications are running, it may not operate normally.
1. Insert the CD-ROM (Disc 1) to the CD-ROM drive. Double click the
"setup.exe" file on the CD-ROM (Disc 1).
2. Following the on-screen instructions, select or enter the necessary
information.
POINT
Product ID is written on the "License certificate" included with the
product. Enter the 12-digit number divided into 3 and 9 digits.
n OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Item Contents
Personal Com-
Windows ® supported personal computer
puter
CPU Intel ® Core™2 Duo Processor 2GHz or more recommended
Required
1GB or more recommended
Memory
When installing GX Works2: HDD available capacity is 2.5GB
Available Hard
or more. When operating GX Works2: Virtual memory available
Disk Capacity
capacity is 512MB or more.
Disk Drive CD-ROM supported disk drive
Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels or higher
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RS-232 port
Communication
USB port
Interface *2
Ethernet port
1. 64-bit version is not supported.
2. When a programmable controller CPU is directly connected.
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