I asked yesterday about configuring for a USB/serial adapter and UNK gave me
the answer!!! It worked. Now I have moved the adapter to a different USB spot
and it is'nt working. Instead of it being set on Com1 as I did previously it
moved to Com4. If I change it to Com1 I get a scary not about that being used
and I could mess stuff up. I'm sure this is easy..hope you can help....
Put it back in the same USB 'spot', then change the COM1 setting back to what it was BEFORE you
changed it to COM1. Reboot, then put the adapter where you want it, and change the setting to
COM1. With Windows, when you change the port setting, it's location dependent. Pick a USB
access 'spot' and always use that access location for the adapter.
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I am working with XP and wanting to install usb-serial cable to connect a
Walcom Intous tablet. I have installed (I think) an adapter and there are
notes on Wacom saying "configure the adapter to emulate Com1 with IRQ4 and
adress 3F8". I have NO IDEA what that is, and want to check it before I go on
to the tablet install. HELP PLEASE
Right-click "My Computer", Properties, Hardware tab, "Device Manager" button, expand (+) "Ports
(COM & LPT)", double-click your COM adapter, "Port Settings" tab, click the "Advanced" button,
and use the spin box to select COM1, OK your way out, and reboot.
Note: COM1 is already set as IRQ4 and address 3F8 by default.
Also, if you see "COM1 (in use)", you'll have to change the device that's using COM1 (usually a
modem or mouse) to another free port first. It's always wise to reboot after each port
assignment change and then double check the setting to see that the change 'stuck'.
