Advantech 4718 user manual Hardware Installation, Driver Installation

Step4: Select the specific device and then just follow the installation instructions step by step to complete your device driver installation and setup.

For further information on driver-related issues, an online version of the Device Drivers Manual is available by accessing the following path:

Start\Programs\Advantech Automation

\Advantech Device Manager\Device Driver’s Manual

2.3 Hardware Installation

Note:	Make sure you have installed the software driver
	before you install the module (please refer to
	Section 2.2 Driver Installation)

After the DLL driver installation is completed, you can now go on to install the USB-4718 module in any USB port that supports the USB 2.0 standard, on your computer. It is suggested that you refer to the com- puter’s user manual or related documentation if you have any doubts. Please follow the steps below to install the module on your system.

Step 1: Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to neutralize the static electricity that might be in your body.

Step 2: Plug your USB module into the selected USB port. Hold the mod- ule only by its edges Plug the module firmly into place. Use of excessive force must be avoided; otherwise the module might get damaged.

Note:	In case you installed the module without installing
	the DLL driver first, Windows 2000/XP will recog-
	nize your module as an “unknown device” after
	reboot, and will prompt you to provide necessary
	driver. You should ignore the prompting messages
	(just click the Cancel button) and set up the driver
	according to the steps described in Section 2.2
	Driver Installation.

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