1. Introduction The USB Serial Adapter provides a standard serial interface to a PC equipped with USB without requiring an add-in card. It supports many existing applications and devices, providing true Plug-and-Play capability. By default, the USB Serial Adapter installs without taking up any resources.
3. Installation 3.1. Installing Windows 1. Insert the disk labeled "USB Serial Adapter Installation Disk" into your floppy drive (typically drive A:). 2. Insert the flat (type A) connector into an available USB port on your PC or USB hub attached to your PC. 3.
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A new COM port will automatically be installed for both the OSR2.1 and Windows ® to determine the name of the new COM port. 1. Follow the instructions below to open the Device Manager: 1. Right-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. 2.
3.2. Adding DOS Box Support (Optional) DOS Box support for the USB Serial Adapter is useful if you intend to use DOS applications, but not necessary for Windows applications. If you are using only Windows recommended that you do not install this feature as it uses resources.
10. You will be asked for the USB to Serial installation disk. Insert the disk into your floppy drive and click "OK". If a dialog pops up stating that a file could not be found, make sure that the Copy files from: edit box contains the name of your floppy drive and click "OK".
4. Using the USB Serial Adapter 4.1. Serial Plug-and-Play Device Detection A Plug-and-Play device, such as a modem, can be detected one of two ways: 1. Attach the serial device to the USB Serial Adapter. Unplug cable and plug the USB B connector to the USB Serial Adapter.
4.3. LED Indicator Lights There are three LEDs on the USB Serial Adapter. When the device is installed, the center, green LED will remain blinking until the installation is complete. If the installation is successful, the red LED will remain on, indicating power. When the device is plugged in after installation, the lights will blink one at a time in sequence from the red LED to the green LED, then back.
5. Troubleshooting 5.1. Port unavailable If the installation of the USB Serial Adapter has been completed but the port is unavailable to applications, follow the instructions below to diagnose the problem: 1. Check the LEDs on the USB Serial Adapter. •...
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