Document Reference No.: FT_000151
DS_US232R-10(R-100/500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Sheet
Version 1.11
Clearance No.: #99
3.2 Device Driver Installation
The US232R adaptor drivers are available for download from:
www.ftdichip.com
3.2.1 Microsoft Windows
With the device drivers being Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified, they are also available
through download directly from the Microsoft® Windows® Update service. This is the best choice when
connecting the US232R to a computer running Windows Vista. Additional installation options are noted
below:
Installation Executable on Windows XP
1) Login to your system as Administrator, or a user with Administrator rights.
2) Prior to connecting the US232R to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest device driver
version from the FTDI web site.
3) Run this executable to install the device drivers.
4) Connect the US232R 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 3-2 Hardware Ready
Windows Update shown on Windows XP
You must have an active Internet connection and the Windows Update Service enabled.
1) Connect the US232R 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 3-3 Found New Hardware Wizard
3) Select one of the “Yes” choices and click “Next”.
4) The following screen appears:
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