I Can't Do This

Hi Guys

I'm desparately trying to flash my box, but I can't even get the USB serial port adapter to work.

It's saying "can't open serial port"

I think I've installed it on my lappie OK - whit am I doing wrong?

 

To see which port your USB adapter is connected to, connect your USB adapter and follow the following instructions:

1. Go to the Start Menu
2. Right click on "My Computer"
3. Select "Properties"
4. Click on the "Hardware" tab
5. Click on "Device Manager"
6. Click the + sign next to "Ports (COM & LPT)"
7. One of the listed ports should indicate which port your USB adapter is connected to (e.g. COM1, COM2, COM3, etc.)
8. Go back to your map software program that you use to transfer data and make sure it is looking at the correct port.
9. You should be able to transfer data once the correct port is selected

If you need drivers go here

http://www.gilsson.com/usb_drivers_download.htm

 

I'm in My Computer but can't see Properties?

 

Found it but I'm lost here.

Says it's on COMM6, but where's my map software prog?

 

On the left of my computer under view system information left click under system properties left click hardware then device manager lok in ports(com&lpt)

 

Yep I got it is says - Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port (COM7)- what do I do with it now?

Yes I really am that thick.

 

You need to change the port to 1,2 3 or 4

 

Map software prog is the prog you are using to transfer data between ur laptop & the box.

 

your not thick i spent a whole afternoon doing this 3 weeks ago now if only i could remember..........!

 

I've only got the option of 1 - 4 on my software but it's using port 6 - I've tried all my other USB but 6 is the lowest number I can find.

 

Sc0user is the one to ask really but i don't think he's about at the mo. is it a Eurovox u got?

 

It's "The Box" I've got - I should have had more sense than to buy one - if's it's no' plug and play I'm stumped!!

 

Ahh, sorry. i only know a about the Eurovox ...don't worry though, hang about for sc0user - he will sort you out

 

I'm gaunnie huv tae take the dogs out now - one of them is a tad wiffy, think it's a'this stress!!! LOL Jx

 

Sorry I had to go offline

To change the COM port number assigned to a USB to Serial Adapter follow the steps below:

Open the Windows Device Manager.
Right click on the COM port you want to change.
Left click on Properties.
Click on the Port Settings tab.
Click on the Advanced... button.
Use the drop down list to select the COM port number you want to use.
Click OK.
Click on OK again and close Device Manager.

 

Yeah sc0ucer's the man for this but in the meantime us rookies will try to help you out you need to go back into my computer go back into (com&lpt) right click your usb device go to properties and see can you change the com port from here

 

Cheers celt71 explained it a lot better than i did

 

I'm back - doggies were burstin'!!!

Anyway thank you for all your help, you may be rookies but you all know a whole lot more than me!!

 

Right managed that - and have downloaded to the Box - only now instead of resetting the box just has a wee green light flitting across the display!!

Trying not to panic.

 

Ohhhh pooh - I think I've killed the box!!!