Checking the device driver version, Updating the driver – Comtrol Rocket Port User Manual

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RocketPort Series/RocketModem IV Driver User Guide: 2000564 Rev. A

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Device Driver Installation

Checking the Device Driver Version

Use the appropriate procedure for your operating system to check the Comtrol
device driver version using the Device Manager.

1.

Access the Device Manager:

Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Right-click Computer, click Manage, and
then highlight the Device Manager.

Windows Server 2008 R2: Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click
Properties.

Windows Server 2003: Right-click My Computer, click Manage, and then
click the Device Manager button.

Windows XP: Not logged into a domain controller: Right-click My Computer,
click Manage, and then highlight the Device Manager.

Windows XP: Logged into a domain controller: Right-click My Computer,
click Manage, and then click the Device Manager button.

2.

Expand the Multi-port serial adapters entry, right-click the Comtrol device
that you want to configure, and then click Properties.

3.

Click the Driver tab to view the device driver version.

You can check this driver version against the

latest driver

for your product.

If necessary, you can update the device driver using the next subsection.

Updating the Driver

Use the following procedure to update the

RocketPort

device driver after initial

installation.

1.

Locate the latest device driver assembly (Page 7) and copy it to a location that
is available to the host.

2.

Close any applications that are using serial ports before the device driver
installation.

3.

Start the update by executing the .exe file.

4.

Click Next to start the Installation Setup Wizard.

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