StarTech.com ICUSB422 Installation, Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP, Windows Vista/7

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Installation

Hardware Installation

1.Power on the computer and make sure the operating system is fully loaded.

2.Plug the USB connector on the ICUBS422 adapter cable into an available USB port on the host computer.

3.The operating system is will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt for drivers.

4.Once drivers are successfully installed, connect the DB9 connector to the serial cable for your RS-422/485 device.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP

1.When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time” option and click Next.

2.Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then click the Next button.

3.Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click the Finish button.

Windows Vista/7

1.When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)” option. If prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online” option.

2.When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.

3.If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this

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Contents USB to RS-422/485 Serial Adapter Cable USB Serial AdapterFCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents Introduction Windows Vista/7 InstallationWindows 2000/Server 2003/XP Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP/Vista/7 DIP Switch SettingsSwitch Switch Name DB9 Pin RS-422 RS-485 DB9 Pin AssignmentBus Interface SpecificationsLimitation of Liability Technical Support Warranty Information