Maxim Integrated 78M6610+PSU Evaluation Kit - Manual (Page 7)

78M6610+PSU Evaluation Kit User Manual
Rev 2 7
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. The FTDI Windows driver is a certified driver for Windows XP and Windows 7.
Upon attaching the 78M6610+PSU Evaluation Kit to the PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard should
automatically launch and install 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
78M6610+PSU Evaluation Kit.
Note: 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, refer to FTDI’s website at www.ftdichip.com.
2.2 Confirm COM Port Mapping
• Launch the Control Panel and click on the System icon.