3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

3.1 Windows 98SE and Windows Me

Before plugging in the hardware:

Use the supplied install CD and run the setup program. This will copy all the required files and drivers to your PC.

After running the setup program:

Insert the USBscope50 into a free USB socket, or into a USB hub port. A USB extension cable can be used if needed.

During installation, three new hardware devices are detected: The “USBscope50 Composite Device” first, followed (twice) by the “USBscope50 Controller” itself. The installation is automatic and requires no user input. After the drivers have started, you will not get any indication that everything went OK except by checking the device manager. After installation the device manager will look like this16:

16The COM port number will be platform specific, this is just an example

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ELAN Home Systems ES370 manual Before plugging in the hardware