Document Reference No.: FT_000204
DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet
Version 1.2
Clearance No.: FTDI# 130
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Installation
3.1
Device Driver Installation
The drivers for the DB9-USB-RS232 modules are available for download from:
The following section illustrates an example installation on the Windows OS.
3.1.1 Microsoft Windows Installation
With the device drivers being Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified, they are also available
through download directly from the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Update service. Additional installation options
are noted below:
Installation Executable shown on Windows XP
1) Login to the system as Administrator, or a user with Administrator rights.
2) Prior to connecting the DB9-USB-RS232 module to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest
device driver version from the FTDIChip web site.
3) Run this executable to install the device drivers.
4) Connect the DB9-USB-RS232 module to your computer. A notification will appear near the task
bar indicating that new hardware has been installed and is ready for use. It is normal if this
notice appears twice.
Figure 3.1 – Hardware Ready
Windows Update shown on Windows XP
You must have an active Internet connection and the Windows Update Service enabled.
1) Connect the DB9-USB-RS232 module to your USB Host or Hub.
2) The “Found New Hardware” Wizard will appear. The first dialog should ask whether it is
acceptable to use the Windows Update Service to find the device driver.
Figure 3.2 – Found New Hardware Wizard
3) Select one of the “Yes” choices and click “Next”.
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