Serial Ports

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XP Home version
I installed an APC Backup-UPS Pro. I can not seem to get
my computer to communicate with it. I have tried both
serial ports and changed the port settings in the Power
Options UPS Select.
I have never had a need to use the serials ports on this
computer until now. Under System Properties Hardware
Device Manager it shows both comm ports to be working
properly.
Is there a way to test these ports?
 
Yes I have. I spoke with APC. The Model I have will
work with my XP however I will need their Business
version software. (APC gave me a URL for downloading for
free this software. However, they also gave me another
option to use the native software bundled with my XP
under the power options. This is what I tried
with "Failure to communicate".
-----Original Message-----
Have you checked APC for updated XP useable drivers?

Most of the newer UPS systems I've seen use USB so your
serial DB-9 (?) port may not work with XP.
APC site lists USB only for the XP OS, that I found with a
quick search. Perhaps you'll find something. I did not see
any XP software for your nasic model. You might say the
exact model.
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Description Easy-to-use, safe
system shutdown software with sophisticated power management
functions.

Features Context-sensitive help,
Exceptional usability, Graceful System Shutdown, Performance
summary, Self-test checks battery health, Status at a glance



Compatibility
Current Version Windows version
1.3.1
Mac version 1.2.1 and 1.3.1


Operating System Windows XP,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows ME, Windows 98: Version
1.4
Mac OS X (10.2.x - 10.3.2): Version
1.3.2
Mac OS X (10.1): Version 1.2.1

UPS Models Back-UPS ES, Back- UPS
CS, Back-UPS LS, Back-UPS RS

Cables USB cable

Certified "Designed for Windows
XP" Ensures that PowerChute Personal Edition is stable,
easy-to-use, and works well with Windows XP "out-of-the- box"

Supported Local Language
Available in English, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese,
Polish, Spanish and Russian.

Hibernation Preserves entire
state of system and speeds time-to-recovery (Windows XP).


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message | XP Home version
| I installed an APC Backup-UPS Pro. I can not seem to get
| my computer to communicate with it. I have tried both
| serial ports and changed the port settings in the Power
| Options UPS Select.
| I have never had a need to use the serials ports on this
| computer until now. Under System Properties Hardware
| Device Manager it shows both comm ports to be working
| properly.
| Is there a way to test these ports?
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Did you get it to work to your satisfaction? Did you
download the software or did you make the serial port work
with the bundled software?


message Yes I have. I spoke with APC. The Model I have will
work with my XP however I will need their Business
version software. (APC gave me a URL for downloading for
free this software. However, they also gave me another
option to use the native software bundled with my XP
under the power options. This is what I tried
with "Failure to communicate".
-----Original Message-----
Have you checked APC for updated XP useable drivers?

Most of the newer UPS systems I've seen use USB so your
serial DB-9 (?) port may not work with XP.
APC site lists USB only for the XP OS, that I found with a
quick search. Perhaps you'll find something. I did not see
any XP software for your nasic model. You might say the
exact model.
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Products > Management > PowerChute Personal Edition:
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Product Overview
Description Easy-to-use, safe
system shutdown software with sophisticated power management
functions.

Features Context-sensitive help,
Exceptional usability, Graceful System Shutdown, Performance
summary, Self-test checks battery health, Status at a glance



Compatibility
Current Version Windows version
1.3.1
Mac version 1.2.1 and 1.3.1


Operating System Windows XP,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows ME, Windows 98: Version
1.4
Mac OS X (10.2.x - 10.3.2): Version
1.3.2
Mac OS X (10.1): Version 1.2.1

UPS Models Back-UPS ES, Back- UPS
CS, Back-UPS LS, Back-UPS RS

Cables USB cable

Certified "Designed for Windows
XP" Ensures that PowerChute Personal Edition is stable,
easy-to-use, and works well with Windows XP "out-of-the- box"

Supported Local Language
Available in English, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese,
Polish, Spanish and Russian.

Hibernation Preserves entire
state of system and speeds time-to-recovery (Windows XP).


Product Overview


Print


Email






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rights reserved


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message | XP Home version
| I installed an APC Backup-UPS Pro. I can not seem to get
| my computer to communicate with it. I have tried both
| serial ports and changed the port settings in the Power
| Options UPS Select.
| I have never had a need to use the serials ports on this
| computer until now. Under System Properties Hardware
| Device Manager it shows both comm ports to be working
| properly.
| Is there a way to test these ports?
Click to expand...
 
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