How to Use System IO Ports in SerialPort
- 1). Connect the serial hardware to a local power outlet and turn the equipment on.
- 2). Attach the serial cable into the serial connection port on the computer. Tighten the screws on the side of the cable to secure the cable to the computer.
- 3). Plug the opposite end of the serial cable into the serial port on your external hardware. As with the opposite end of the cable, make sure the screws are tight.
- 4). Insert the provided driver installation CD into the computer's disc drive. If the installation wizard does not load automatically, double-click the CD icon, then choose "Install" to load the installation wizard.
- 5). Follow the prompts to install the driver onto the computer. Once complete, the computer is able to directly communicate with the serial hardware.
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