Maxim Integrated 78M6631 Evaluation Board - Manual (Page 7)

UM_6631_077 78M6631 Evaluation Board User Manual
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2 Installation
2.1 USB Driver Installation
This evaluation kit includes an isolated USB interface for serial communications with a PC. The FTDI USB
controller IC FT232R performs the USB functions. The FTDI Windows driver presents a virtual COM port
for enabling serial communications. Control of the 78M6631 Evaluation Board can be managed using a
terminal emulation program. The FTDI Windows driver is a certified driver for Windows XP, Windows
Vista, or Windows 7 operating systems.
1. Upon attaching the 78M6631 Evaluation Board to the PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard
automatically launches and installs the appropriate driver files. If your PC does not find the FTDI
driver files on its local hard disk drive, locate and reference the FTDI USB Driver and Utilities
subdirectory on the CD. The FT232R controller is powered from the USB cable and is active even
when no AC power is applied to the 78M6631 Evaluation Board.
Notes: If an older FTDI driver has been previously installed, it is recommended to remove the older
version before installing this newer FTDI driver. Execute the ftdiClean.exe utility from the FTDI
USB Driver and Utilities subdirectory.
For FTDI driver support on other operating systems, please check FTDI’s website at
( http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm ).