Tripp Lite U209-008 Troubleshooting, Windows XP/2000 USB serial port, Driver File details box

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Using Device Manager (continued)

14 . Click the Driver Details button to view detailed driver information. The Driver File Details dialog box opens (figure 19).

15 . Driver File Details dialog box displays the following information:

Provider

File version

Copyright

Digital Signer (Windows XP only)

This is the version of the installed software Indicates whether Microsoft has approved this version.

16. Click Cancel to close the dialog.

Figure 19 - Windows XP/2000 USB serial port, Driver

file details box.

Troubleshooting

This section lists some common problems and their causes. If the information below does not provide a solution, then contact technical support.

Note: Any unauthorized repairs or modifications will void the adapter's warranty.

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

The USB-to-Serial

The cables are not

1. Check all cables to make sure that they are

adapter cannot

connected correctly.

connected correctly.

communicate with other

 

2. Make sure that each cable is securely

equipment.

 

attached.

 

 

 

 

The device driver is

1. Double check the Device Manager per the

 

not installed.

instructions in Using Device Manager to

 

 

ensure that drivers are installed correctly and

 

 

that all devices are working properly.

 

 

2. Try uninstalling the USB adapter from the

 

 

Device Manager window and then repeat the

 

 

hardware installation instructions.

 

 

 

 

The USB port is faulty.

If possible, connect a known good USB device

 

 

to the PC or hub connector and see if it

 

 

operates properly.

 

 

 

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Contents U209-004 USB to 4-Port Serial Adapter U209-008 USB to 8-Port Figures Table of contentsSystem requirements Installing the USB-to-Serial AdapterInstalling under Windows XP IntroductionWindows XP Choose your search Installation options prompt Windows 2000 found new hardware prompt Installing under WindowsWindows 2000 Locate driver files prompt RS-232 Serial Connections Uninstalling under Windows 2000 or Windows XPMaking external connections Running HyperTerminal Using Device Manager Testing DB-9 serial ports in HyperTerminal Accessing Device ManagerWindows XP/2000 Device Manager Properties, General tab Windows XP/2000 USB serial port Advanced settings box Windows XP/2000 USB serial port, Driver File details box TroubleshootingAppendix a Warranty and Warranty RegistrationSpecifications