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PX Windows Vista and Server 2008 Installation

Windows Vista and Server 2008 64 & 32 bit Installation​

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Images below show a PX-260 4 Port RS-232 device as an example. The same installation steps can be applied to all other products in the PX PCI Express range.

Installation Steps​

  1. Turn off the PC (unplug from power socket) and insert the PCI Express Card into a free PCIe slot.

  2. Turn the PC on.

  3. Insert the Boost.PCIe CD.

  4. The Found New Hardware Wizard will come up. If your computer is set to check Windows Update Automatically for a driver, then it could take longer for this screen to pop up.

  5. Select "Locate and install driver software".

    Windows Vista Found New Hardware dialog for PCI Serial Port with Locate and install driver software recommended option

  6. Note: Vista will enter the Security Check to ensure that you have initiated the installation (and not some malicious program). Click Continue.

  7. If you would like to install via Windows Update, select "Yes, this time only". This will take you to Step 9. Otherwise select "Don't search online" to install from the CD.

    Windows Vista Found New Hardware dialog for PCI Serial Port with options to search online or Don't search online for driver software

  8. The Found New Hardware Wizard will then ask you to locate the software drivers. Ensure that the CD is in the drive and click Next.

    Windows Vista Found New Hardware dialog prompting to insert the disc that came with your PCI Serial Port device

  9. Once the driver has been installed, click Close.

    Windows Vista confirmation showing Brainboxes PCIe 4 Port RS232 Serial Card PX-260/701/268 driver software successfully installed

Post-Installation Notes​

  • If you are installing a multiport card, the Operating System will install each subsequent Serial Port automatically.

  • If you are installing a 422/485 card, you will also need to install the "Base System Device". This is the 422/485 Controller for your card. Follow steps 4-9 again when prompted.

  • Once installed, you can check the COM Number of the Port, by opening Device Manager (See Finding your Brainboxes COM port). If you need to change the COM port number, see Changing Your COM Label.