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 Sep 14 2007, 02:17 PM
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When I go to device manager, it doesn't even have a selection for ports... what am I missing? |
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Sep 14 2007, 03:05 PM
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Member 5k Posts: 5,648 From: UK OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 |
Are they turned on in the BIOS?
There is native support for COM ports, virtual and otherwise, in Vista no problems at all. |
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Sep 14 2007, 04:00 PM
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how do I turn them on in the bios??? Thanks
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Sep 15 2007, 02:09 AM
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Member 5k Posts: 5,648 From: UK OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 |
Normally press F1, F2, F10, Del or Esc to enter BIOS. Then find an appropriate option in one of the sub-menus. Every laptop is different so I can't be more specific.
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Sep 17 2007, 08:36 AM
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I figured it out...I went online to search for drivers for the cable connection to the stb..it found one and installed it..I then went to device mgr and found the port using com 4..I then reconfigured the loader com port and it uploaded...
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