USB to Serial
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
TheUSBtoSerialadapterconvertsoneUSBporttomultiple
9-pin (DB9) serial ports.
FeaturesandBenefits
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Full support for Windows-based software
Low power consumption. Draws power from USB
bus
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Supports baud rates up to 115 Kb/s
Handy wall-mount bracket keeps your desktop
uncluttered
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Works with modems, ISDN terminal adapters,
graphics tablets, PDAs, bar code scanners, label
printers and other RS232 serial devices
Built-in 16550 UART with 16-byte FIFO buffers to
dramatically increase data transmit/receive speed,
especially under Windows multitasking
environment
SystemRequirements
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Pentium or equivalent computer with an available
USB port
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Windows®8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-
/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-
/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 / ME / 98SE / 98
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Hardware Installation
The USB to Serial adapter's Mounting bracket kit adds
wall mount capabilities. Follow the instructions below to
mount your USB to Serial adapter to the wall and keep
your desktop uncluttered.
1.
Use the 4 screws in your package to screw your
Mounting bracket to the wall, see Figure 3.
Figure 3
2.
Slide your USB to Serial adapter into the mounting
bracket until it snaps into place, see Figure 4.
Note: The serial ports should be facing down.
Figure 4
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Driver Installation
NOTE: Do not plug in the USB to Serial adapter to
your computer until instructed to do so. If you have
plugged in the adapter prior to installing the driver,
click Cancel at the Found New Hardware (if
prompted), unplug the adapter, then follow the
driver installation steps below.
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit)
1.
At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.
AttheAutoPlaybox:ClickOpenfoldertoviewfiles,
then double click Setup.
If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Windows key and R,
type D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2.
3.
Click Yes, Next, then click Finish.
Plug the USB to Serial adapter into a USB port, and
the driver will install automatically.
4.
Restart Windows to complete the installation.
WindowsVista(32-/64-bit)
1.
At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.
At the CD auto-start window: Double click Setup.
If the CD doesn't auto-start: Click Start, in the Start
Search box, type D:\setup.exe, then press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2.
3.
4.
Click Allow.
Click Next, then click Finish.
Plug the USB to Serial adapter into a USB port, and
the driver will install automatically.
5.
Restart Windows to complete the installation.
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Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)
/ 2000
1. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.
2. Click Start, Run, type D:\setup.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter).
3. Click Next, then click Finish.
4. Plug the USB to Serial adapter into a USB port, and
the driver will install automatically.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
WindowsServer2008(32-/64-bit)
1. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.
At the AutoPlay box: Double click Setup.
If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Start, in the Start
Search box, type D:\setup.exe, then press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Click Next, then click Finish.
3. Plug the USB to Serial adapter into a USB port, and
the driver will install automatically.
4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
WindowsServer2008R2
1. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.
At the AutoPlay box: Double click Setup.
If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Start, in the Search
programs and files box, type D:\setup.exe, then
press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)
2. Click Next, then click Finish.
3. Plug the USB to Serial adapter into a USB port, and
the driver will install automatically.
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4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
WindowsME
1. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD and
wait for several seconds.
2. Plug the USB to Serial adapter into an available USB
port.
3. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose
Automatic search for
(Recommended), then click Next.
4. Select USB-to-Serial, then click OK.
5. Click Finish.
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6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows98SE/98
1. At the Windows desktop, plug the USB to Serial into
an available USB port.
2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
3. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommend), then click Next.
4. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location, then
type D:\Win 98SE_ME, uncheck the other boxes,
thenclick Next. (ChangeD:tomatchyourCD-ROM
drive letter)
5. Click Next, then click Finish.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 (skip this step in Windows 98SE).
7. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
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To Verify Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003
& 2008 / Server 2008 R2 / 2000 Installation
1.
Check Device Manager to verify installation.
For Windows 8 / 7 / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 R2 /
2000: Right click Computer or My computer, click
Manage, then click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage,clickContinue,thenclickDeviceManager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer,
click Manage, double click Diagnostics, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT)
For 2S adapter: Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port...
should be listed 2 times.
For 4S adapter: Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port...
should be listed 4 times.
To Verify Windows ME / 98SE / 98 Installation
1. From the main desktop, right click My Computer,
click Properties, then click Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT).
For 2S adapter: USB to Serial... should be listed 2
times.
For 4S adapter: USB to Serial... should be listed 4
times.
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To Verify Driver Installation via CheckChipVersion
If you have problems with driver installation, you can
also use the tool CheckChipVersion in your driver CD
for further verification.
1.
2.
3.
GotoDrivers,thendoubleclickCheckChipVersion.
Select the correct COM port, then click Check.
If the driver is succesfully installed, it will show
This is a .... chip appears, see Figure 5.
Figure 5
4. If the driver is not installed successfully, it will
show OPEN COM PORT FAILED. This driver
version may not support the chipset of your USB to
download the suitable driver version.
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Changing COM Port Number
Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to
work. Ifyourserialdeviceworksproperly,donotchange
this setting.
ThisoptionisnotavailableinWindowsME, 98SEand98.
Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 /
Server 2008 R2 / 2000
1.
From Device Manager double click Ports (COM &
LPT), thendoubleclicktheUSBtoSerial orProlific
USB to Serial port you want to change.
2.
3.
Click Settings tab, then click Advanced.
Click the down arrow that is next to the COM Port
numberboxandselectaCOMportthatisnotinuse.
Click OK.
4.
Click OK again. Close Device Manager to save the
changes.
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PRODUCT NAME
USB to Serial
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: 510-657-8688
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November, 2012
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