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Installation, Driver installation – StarTech.com CB1S485 User Manual

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Installation

WARNING! It is advisable to remove all possible static discharge potential from any

objects that the ExpressCard may come in contact with before installation. This can be

accomplished by touching a grounded metal object, prior to insertion
1. With the notebook PC powered on and fully booted, insert the PCMCIA Card into an

available CardBus slot on the host computer.

2. Connect the 15-pin connector of the cable to your PC card, then connect the DB9

connector to your serial device.

3. The Add New Hardware Wizard will launch and will guide you through the driver

installation process.

Driver Installation

Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003

The necessary driver files are in ZIP format (e.g. V6515_RS422_485.ZIP) and are located

in E:\IO\OXFORD\RS422_485 (where E: denotes the CD/DVD-ROM drive. Please copy

the file to your local hard drive (presumably C:) and unzip it before proceeding with

installation.
1. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Next to continue.

2. Select Install from a list or specific location (advanced) and click Next.
3. Select Include this location in the search and click Browse to specify the

driver’s location.

4. Click Next to continue, then click on Finish to complete installation.

Windows NT

Because Windows NT does not support plug and play, you will need to locate the

Install_Serial.exe file (in the E:\IO\OXFORD\WinNT4 folder, where E designates the

location of the CD/DVD-ROM drive), and double click on the executable file. Follow the

prompts to complete installation.