Chapter5 ATSerial Hardware Installation, Verification, and Configuration
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Figure5-6. DeviceManager Ports List for AT Serial Board Correctly Installed
Verify the Hardware Resources
For every port of the newly installed serial interface, double-click on the
name of the serial port in the Device Manager. Then, click on the
Resources tab.If theresources were assigned correctly, the Resources
page shows which resources are assigned to your serial ports.
IfWindows Me/9xdid not assign any resources to the port, the Resources
page showsonly a Set Con figuration Manually button. Click on the Set
ConfigurationM anually buttonand try to assign conflict-free r esources
to your serial hardware. For instructions, refer to the Selecting
Conflict-Free Resources section of Appendix D, Troubleshooting and
Common Questions.You may have to free an interrupt request level so that
one can be assigned to your serial hardware.For instructions, refer to the
Freeingan Interrupt Request Level section i n Appendix D,
Troubleshooting and Common Questions.
When you havefinished verifying the hardware resources, proceed to the
nextsection.