readme.txt Driver File Contents (win2kxpcom221.zip)

June 2008

This directory contains Windows 2000/XP/Vista device drivers for Quatech
PCI, PCMCIA and Expresscard multiport serial adapters.  If you are copying
these files from one disk to another, please ensure that they all
reside in a single directory after you copy them.

RELEASE 2.21
A bug that caused a system lockup when multiple ports are running and
opening and closing repeatedly.

RELEASE 2.20
This release has been digitally signed for smooth installation on
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Added support for 64-bit Windows XP and Vista (Intel x86 and AMD)
Added workaround for BIOS problem on IBM Thinkstation computer that
caused AMCC-based PCI cards to fail on wake from standby.
Fixed bug that caused system hang at standby or hibernate on
certain computers when another device was sharing our interrupt line.  


RELEASE 2.00
This release has been digitally signed for smooth installation on
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Added support for Expresscard devices.
Fixed bug that caused the ESCLP-100 to occasionally hangs the machine 
at boot time.  


RELEASE 1.90
This release has been digitally signed for smooth installation on
Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Fixed an installation problem with older DSC-100 cards.
Updated support to include new versions of QSP-100/200/300 cards.
Added support for AutoCTS flow control in 16750 UART.


RELEASE 1.74
This release has been digitally signed for smooth installation on
Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Fixed problems with standby/hibernate and PCMCIA cards.
Eliminated the use of the qserfilt.sys filter driver.


RELEASE 1.71
Added support for ESCLP-100 and enabled feature to restore adapter
from standby/hibernate state.


RELEASE 1.70
This release has been digitally signed for smooth installation on
Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Moved port specific properties from board device to port device
ind device manager


RELEASE 1.65
This release has been digitally signed for smooth installation on Windows XP.
(Windows 2000 will continue to warn about an unsigned driver.)

A bug that interfered with system startup on some dual-CPU machines was fixed.
Extended support for advanced features on Quatech PCMCIA and Low-Profile PCI
boards.


RELEASE 1.64
Added features to accommodate Rev G/I PCMCIA boards includes all RS422/485
Duplex Modes and all RS-422/485 Connector setup modes.


RELEASE 1.63
Added features to accommodate Rev G PCMCIA boards, for right now its just
Clock multiplier and Auto toggle for SSP -200/300 only. Fixed bug where we
calculated the source buffer length incorrectly in CaptureParentResources.


RELEASE 1.62
Added a manufacturer ID.


RELEASE 1.61
Added code to build Hardware ID depending on Mfg Type.


RELEASE 1.60a
Contains a modified QSERPT.INF that fixes installation failures of PCMCIA
serial ports on certain computers.


RELEASE 1.60
Fixes problems encountered during PCI or PCMCIA hardware installation
on certain ACPI computers.

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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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