Datasheet

Document Reference No.: FT_000204

DB9-USB Datasheet

Version 2.1

Clearance No.: FTDI# 130

4 Installation

4.1 Device Driver Installation

The drivers for the DB9-USB modules are available for download from:

www.ftdichip.com

The following section illustrates an example installation on the Windows OS.

4.1.1 Microsoft Windows Installation

With the device drivers being Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified, they are also available

through download directly from the Microsoft

Windows

Update service. Additional installation options

are noted below:

Installation Executable shown on Windows XP

1) Login to the system as Administrator, or a user with Administrator rights.

2) Prior to connecting the DB9-USB module to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest device

driver version from the FTDI Chip web site.

3) Run this executable to install the device drivers.

4) Connect the DB9-USB module 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 3.1 – Hardware Ready

Windows Update shown on Windows XP

You must have an active Internet connection and the Windows Update Service enabled.

1) Connect the DB9-USB module 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 3.2 – Found New Hardware Wizard

3) Select one of the “Yes” choices and click “Next”.