Dell computer serial com port question...
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- Tom in D.C.
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Dell computer serial com port question...
Need advice on the best way to make a Dell desktop's
serial port into one that works like the rest of the world's
serial ports work. I've done a ton of reading on Google
about the subject and my Dell Dimension B1000 still won't
work right at Com 1.
All hints, leads, suggestions, etc. are welcome.
serial port into one that works like the rest of the world's
serial ports work. I've done a ton of reading on Google
about the subject and my Dell Dimension B1000 still won't
work right at Com 1.
All hints, leads, suggestions, etc. are welcome.
Tom in D.C.
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I'm not aware of the COM port issue with the Dell desktops...I've only dealt with the laptops where they seem to work perfectly well. What types of problems are you having?
The easiest thing to do might be to buy a PCI serial card & pop it in...it might be COM 3 or something, but it should work properly.
Todd
The easiest thing to do might be to buy a PCI serial card & pop it in...it might be COM 3 or something, but it should work properly.
Todd
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Dell serial port problem...I think
Okay, here's my situation:
Dell Celeron D desktop running XP Home Edition
Astro/Saber CPS V4
Motorola RIB
The whole setup works fine on a Toshiba Satellite but
won't communicate on the Dell. I need to run the
program on the Dell for speed; the Toshiba is loaded
with old crap and is very slow.
Tried installing an auxiliary set of serial ports, Com 4
and Com 5, but get the same error message. No
errors in Device Manager; all ports show up fine.
All help appreciated.
Dell Celeron D desktop running XP Home Edition
Astro/Saber CPS V4
Motorola RIB
The whole setup works fine on a Toshiba Satellite but
won't communicate on the Dell. I need to run the
program on the Dell for speed; the Toshiba is loaded
with old crap and is very slow.
Tried installing an auxiliary set of serial ports, Com 4
and Com 5, but get the same error message. No
errors in Device Manager; all ports show up fine.
All help appreciated.
Tom in D.C.
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Com port problems on Dell...
Serial port in the BIOS is set to AUTO.
Tom in D.C.
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What other choices does the BIOS show for COM1 except AUTO?
Sometimes laptops have infrared (IR) ports that could be enabled instead of the usual serial port hardware on COM1. Worth checking out.
If you have the ability to set manual values, go for address 03F8 and IRQ4, as these are standard for COM1.
Also check any other ports (IR or COM2) just to be safe and make sure they aren't using the same resources. Docking stations often have additional ports; disable them. Internal modem?
Check Windows Hardware Manager for sharing violations.
Bob M.
Sometimes laptops have infrared (IR) ports that could be enabled instead of the usual serial port hardware on COM1. Worth checking out.
If you have the ability to set manual values, go for address 03F8 and IRQ4, as these are standard for COM1.
Also check any other ports (IR or COM2) just to be safe and make sure they aren't using the same resources. Docking stations often have additional ports; disable them. Internal modem?
Check Windows Hardware Manager for sharing violations.
Bob M.
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Dell desktop running CPS...
Problem mysteriously solved. Looks as if the main, onboard,
primary com port likes to be called COM 4. Makes no sense
to me but everything is now working, reading, programming,
etc. just fine.
Thanks to all who replied.
primary com port likes to be called COM 4. Makes no sense
to me but everything is now working, reading, programming,
etc. just fine.
Thanks to all who replied.
Tom in D.C.
In 1920, the U.S. Post Office Department ruled
that children may not be sent by parcel post.
In 1920, the U.S. Post Office Department ruled
that children may not be sent by parcel post.