db9-usb-rs232 Future Technology Devices International Ltd., db9-usb-rs232 Datasheet - Page 11

• Manufacturer Part Number: db9-usb-rs232
• Description: Rs232 Connection
• Manufacturer: Future Technology Devices International Ltd.

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3.1
The drivers for the DB9-USB-RS232 modules are available for download from:
www.ftdichip.com
The following section illustrates an example installation on the Windows OS.
3.1.1 Microsoft Windows Installation
With the device drivers being Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified, they are also available
through download directly from the Microsoft
are noted below:
Installation Executable shown on Windows XP
Windows Update shown on Windows XP
You must have an active Internet connection and the Windows Update Service enabled.
1) Login to the system as Administrator, or a user with Administrator rights.
2) Prior to connecting the DB9-USB-RS232 module to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest
3) Run this executable to install the device drivers.
4) Connect the DB9-USB-RS232 module to your computer. A notification will appear near the task
1) Connect the DB9-USB-RS232 module to your USB Host or Hub.
2) The “Found New Hardware” Wizard will appear. The first dialog should ask whether it is
3) Select one of the “Yes” choices and click “Next”.
Installation
Device Driver Installation
device driver version from the FTDIChip web site.
bar indicating that new hardware has been installed and is ready for use. It is normal if this
notice appears twice.
Figure 3.1 – Hardware Ready
acceptable to use the Windows Update Service to find the device driver.
Figure 3.2 – Found New Hardware Wizard
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Update service. Additional installation options
Document Reference No.: FT_000204
DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet
Clearance No.: FTDI# 130
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