Install SIO/DIO/QIO driver in Windows Vista/XP/2000

SocketSerial IO Cards are nstalled “hardware first”. That means you insert your serial card and then the Windows operating system will look for and install the drivers and configuration utilities.

These are general installation steps; it is assumed that you are familiar with Windows and able to execute the Windows driver installation procedure that will appear on your computer screen. Consult your user guide or visit www.socketserial.com for further information.

NOTE: You must log into Windows as an Administrator before installing this software.

Step 1

If you downloaded this software from the Socket web site, please copy it to an empty folder on your computer – remember the name of this folder, you will need to specify the folder during installation. If you got this software on CD-ROM, then be sure to have the CD-ROM loaded and ready when you first insert the serial card into your computer.

Step 2

Make sure that no previous version of this software is installed on your computer. If you have a previous version, or if you are not sure, please see UNINSTALL PROCEDURES below.

IMPORTANT: Failure to uninstall a previously installed version of the serial card driver will cause the installation to either fail or else re-install the old version

Step 3

NOTE: Be sure you have logged into Windows as an Administrator before continuing.

Insert your serial card. Windows will begin to search for a driver. Windows will first look on your computer for the driver, AND IT SHOULD NOT FIND ONE. If Windows does find a driver at this stage it may be an older version that should not be installed. If this is the case please exit the installation, uninstall the older driver, and then go back to Step 1.

If your computer is connected to the Internet, Windows will next search online for the latest driver. If Windows finds a driver online you may use it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If Windows cannot find a driver you should see on your screen options to install the driver from a CD-ROM or other user specified location. Select the location of this software and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

It may be necessary to restart your computer after installing this software.