Chapter5 ATSerial Hardware Installation, Verification, and Configuration
©NationalInstruments Corporation 5-5 SerialHardware and Software for Windows
5. Verifythe hardware resources, as follows:
a. In the Device Manager under Multi-function adapters,
double-click on a serial board.
b. ClickontheResources tab.If the resources were assigned
properly,the Resources tab shows which resources are assigned
to your serial ports.
c. Repeat steps 5a and 5b until you have verifiedthe resources for
each board.
6. (Optional)To determine which physical port is associated with COMx,
note the Port 1, Port 2, etc. entries next to the COM numbers. For all
serialhardware, PORT1 refers to the top port, PORT2 refers to the next
port down,and so on.
7. Run the diagnostic utility,as follows: select Start»Programs»
NationalInstruments »NI-Serial»Diagnostics.
The diagnostic utility verifiesthat your seri ald riveris installed
properly,that the configuration of your hardware does not conflict with
anythingelse in your system, and that the serial driver can
communicate with your hardwarecorrectly.
Ifthe test is successful, your serial hardware and software are installed
properly.If the test fails, refer to Appendix D, Troubleshooting and
Common Questions, to troubleshoot the problem.
8. Afteryou verify the hardware and software installation, connect the
cables.S ee Appendix A, Connector Descriptions, for information
aboutcable connections.
Configure Communication Port Settings
The serialc onfiguration utility is fully integrated into the Windows 2000
Device Manager. You can use it to view or change the configuration of
your serial ports.
Toconfigure a serial port, complete the following steps:
1. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel and double-click on the
System icon.
2. ClickontheHardwaretabandclickontheDevice Manager button.
3. Double-click on the Ports (COM & LPT) icon.