Release Notes PN 93000550_A
Device Driver Package
for Digi's Async PCI Adapters
Version 6.0.04.0, 12/19/2004
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Software Package PN 40002448_A
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Supported Operating Systems
3. Supported Products
4. Additional Notes
5. History
1. INTRODUCTION
This document describes the device drivers that support
the Digi adaptesr listed below. The drivers are for use
with Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, or
Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Refer to the following number when searching the Digi
International Inc. Web site (www.digi.com) or the FTP
site (ftp.digi.com) for the latest software package:
40002248_<highest revision letter>
2. SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
3. SUPPORTED PRODUCTS
Digi AccelePort 2p Adapter
Digi AccelePort 4p Adapter
Digi AccelePort 8p Adapter
Digi AccelePort 16p Adapter
Digi AccelePort C/X PCI
Digi AccelePort EPC/X PCI
Digi AccelePort Xem PCI
Digi AccelePort 4r EIA-422 PCI
Digi AccelePort 8r EIA-422 PCI
Digi AccelePort 2r 920 PCI
Digi AccelePort 4r 920 PCI
Digi AccelePort 8r 920 PCI
Digi Neo 2
Digi Neo 4
Digi Neo 8
ClassicBoard PCI 4
ClassicBoard EIA-422 PCI 4
ClassicBoard PCI 8
ClassicBoard EIA-422 PCI 8
Digi Neo 1
Note: The Digi Neo 1 will install two COM ports in
your system. If you connect a standard cable to the
DB25 connector on the adapter, only the first COM
port will be usable. You may upgrade the Digi Neo 1
to a two port adapter by ordering a cable upgrade
4. ADDITIONAL NOTES
On-line help is available when you install the product.
See also, the following readme files for notes specific
to each adapter family:
readme_xp.txt: AccelePort 2p, 4p, 8p, and 16p.
readme_fep5.txt: AccelePort C/X, EPC/X, Xem, and Xr.
readme_neo.txt: Neo and ClassicBoards.
Installation documentation can be found at Digi's Web
site, http://www.digi.com, or at Digi's FTP server,
ftp://ftp.digi.com.
5. HISTORY
Version 6.0.04.0, 12/19/2004 (Rev. A)
-------------------------------------
o Combined the multiport serial adapters into a single driver
package with a new part number: 40002448. The combined package
has been signed by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs
(WHQL).
AccelePort 2p, 4p, 8p, and 16p adapters:
o Fixed a bugcheck that occurred at the end of the WHQL Device
Path Exerciser test with an AccelePort 16p in Windows Server
2003.
AccelePort C/X, EPC/X, Xem, and Xr adapters:
o Fixed a bugcheck on shutdown when data remains in the
transmit queue.
o Fixed cancel handling of writes.
o Fixed a bugcheck screen during cleanup while running RTS
toggle.
o Fix to honor former flow control settings on port open.
o Fix to allow FEP time to handle DTR signal change before
the next request.
Neo and ClassicBoards adapters:
o Fixed a bugcheck on resume from hibernate.
History for previous driver releases
------------------------------------
See the following readme files for the history specific to each
adapter family:
readme_xp.txt: AccelePort 2p, 4p, 8p, and 16p.
readme_fep5.txt: AccelePort C/X, EPC/X, Xem, and Xr.
readme_neo.txt: Neo and ClassicBoards.
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.