StarTech.com PCI8S950 - Manual (Page 6)

Instruction Manual 3
Installing the Drivers
The current software drivers for this product are included on the provided installation CD. If
you lose the installation CD or want to update the existing drivers in future, please visit www.
startech.com to download the most current version of the drivers. For advanced configuration
instructions, consult the PDF files located in the doc folder on the installation CD. To view these
files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available as a free download from www.
adobe.com.
Windows XP/2000
1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware and start the Add New Hardware
Wizard. Click Next.
2. Insert the installation CD that came with the card into your computer’s CD-ROM or other
compatible optical drive. Choose Search for a suitable driver... (Windows 2000) or Install the
software automatically (Windows XP). Click Next.
3. You may receive a warning that the driver is not digitally signed. Choose OK (Windows 2000)
or Continue Anyway (Windows XP) when prompted to complete the installation.
4. When Windows is done copying files, you will see a message above the System Tray (next to
the clock) stating that the card is installed and ready to use. You may now attach your serial
devices.
Windows 95/98/98SE/ME
1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware and start the Add New Hardware
Wizard. Click Next.
2. Choose Search for the best driver for my device and click Next.
3. Insert the installation CD that came with the card into your computer’s CD-ROM or other
compatible optical drive. Check CD-ROM from the list. Click Next.
4. The system will locate the appropriate driver. Click Next.
5. When the system is finished installing the driver, click Finish. Once the main driver for the
card is installed, the system will install the serial ports automatically.
Windows NT4
1. Insert the driver disk into the disk drive. Browse to the WinNT4 folder on the installation CD
and double-click on the Install_Ssr.exe file.
2. When the installation application starts, click Next to continue.
3. Ensure that Install is selected, then click Next.
4. Click OK to accept the license agreement. The system will install the drivers and the ports will
be ready for use.