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Windows 3.1 provides a versatile and easily configurable interface
that supports up to four COM ports with a standard driver. The PC-
ComLIB Standard Windows COMM Driver, along with PCL-849,
allow users to install up to six serial ports under Windows 3.1.
The Standard Windows COMM Driver supports Microsoft Windows
COMM API (Application Programming Interface) such as Open-
Comm(), ReadComm(), and WriteComm(). Application software like
Windows Terminal program, LabVIEW, FIX, and pcANYWHERE
for Windows, or other programs that support Windows COMM API
calls can communicate to the outside world via PCL-849 multiport
boards.
1. Insert the PC-ComLIB diskette into the floppy drive A: (or B:).
2. In Windows File Manager, execute A:\WININST (or
B:\WININST).
A Driver Installation window will appear.
3. Choose the board type, driver type, and the working directory to
which the software will be copied when using PCL-849.
Driver Installation window
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