-- Optimizing Linux for the 16C950 UART chip (05-10-1999) -- The current version of Linux does not support the advanced features available with the 16C950 and 16C954 UART chips. In order to enable some of these features, it is necessary to install the serial driver and setserial patches. Copy 'serial-4_87_tar.gz' and 'setserial-2_16_tar.gz' to seperate temporary directories. Unzip the files using 'gzip', then un-archive the files using 'tar -xf <filename>'. Finally, follow the instructions in the documentation in order to build and install the necessary files. The patches allow Linux to take advantage of the increased FIFO size as well as the clock prescalar. DTR auto enable and Isochronous mode are not supported, because there is no standard POSIX/Unix interface for controlling these features. DISCLAIMER: We did not author and do not maintain these patches. Refer to the documentation included with the patches for support information. Future versions of Linux should incorporate 16C95X support, without the need for patches.Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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