Bio-Rad Microplate Manager Software - Manual (Page 18)

Microplate Manager User Guide
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A serial cable is included with the Model 550 or Benchmark and is used to connect
the instrument to the host PC. Make sure all devices are turned off before making or
changing cable connections. See the hardware manual for details.
2.3 Attaching the Hardware Protection Key
A hardware protection key (HPK) is included with this version of Microplate
Manager. You must attach the HPK to your computer before you can run Microplate
Manager.
Before attaching the HPK, turn off your computer. If you have a printer attached to
your computer’s parallel port, turn that off as well.
The HPK attaches to the parallel port on the back of your PC. If a printer cable is
attached to this port, disconnect it. After you have attached the HPK, you can attach
the printer cable to the key itself and restart your computer and printer.
The HPK has a driver that is automatically installed when you install Microplate
Manager.
2.4 Installing Microplate Manager
Insert the Setup disk (Disk 1) into the floppy disk drive on your computer. On your
Windows taskbar, click the Start button, then select Run. Type a:\setup in the field,
and click on OK.
The installer will prompt you to insert the remaining disks. The default program
directory is C:\Program Files\Bio-Rad\Microplate Manager. You can select a
different directory when prompted to do so by the installer.
The installer will place a startup icon on your desktop and create a Microplate
Manager directory on your Windows Start menu. When the installer is finished, click
on the Finish button.