SIIG 04-0725A manual

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    1 2-Port USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter Quick Installation Guide 04-0725A Introduction The 2-Port USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter adds two 9-pin serial ports to your USB-equipped system. Key Features and Benefits • Supports data transfer rate up to 230Kb/s • USB plug-n-play and bus-powered • Connectors: USB type-A (male); 2x 9-pin RS-232 serial (m[...]

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    2 System Requirements • USB equipped computer with an available USB port • Windows ® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64- bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 Package Contents • 2-Port USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter • Driver CD • Quick installation guide Layout Figure 1: Layout Activity LED Type A[...]

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    3 Installation Make sure the driver is installed before plugging the Serial Adapter into the computer. Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) 1 . At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD. At the AutoPlay box: Click Run autorun.exe . If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Start , in the Search programs and files box, type D:autorun.exe , then press Enter . (Chan[...]

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    4 Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) 1 . At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD. At the AutoPlay box: Click Run autorun.exe . If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Start , in the Search programs and files box, type D:autorun.exe , then press Enter . (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 2 . At USB to Serial Adapter screen, click Install Drive[...]

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    5 Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/ 64-bit) / 2000 1 . At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD. Note : Most systems will start installing the driver once the driver CD is inserted. If so, skip step #2 and go directly to step #3. 2 . If AutoPlay doesn't start, click Start , Run , type D:autorun.exe , then click OK . (Change D: to[...]

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    6 Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2008 R2 1 . At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD. At the AutoPlay box: Click Run autorun.exe . If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Start , in the Search programs and files box, type D:autorun.exe , then press Enter . (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 2 . At USB to Serial Adapter screen, cli[...]

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    7 To Verify Installation 1. Check Device Manager to verify installation. For Windows 7: Right click Computer , click Manage . For Windows Vista: Right click Computer , click Manage , click Continue . For Server 2008 / 2008 R2: Right click Computer , click Manage , double click Diagnostics . For XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right click My Computer , cli[...]

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    8 Changing COM Port Number Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to work. If your serial device works properly, do not change this setting. 1. From Device Manager double click Ports (COM & LPT) , then double click the High-Speed USB Serial Port port you want to change. 2. Click Features tab. 3. Click the down arrow that is next [...]

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    11 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG ’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support . Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst[...]

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    About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/ O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solu[...]