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Advanced Operation
Using the Virtual COM Port
Installing the Driver
When the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective is connected to a computer running the
Windows® operating system, a virtual communications port is created. This feature allows
the internal command set to be used to control the booster. Macintosh computers are also
supported. The following set of instructions is for Windows® only.
1. Download the driver for the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective from the Gefen
Web site.
2. Extract the contents of the .zip le to the Windows® Desktop.
3. Connect the USB-to-Mini USB cable between the detective and the PC.
4. After connecting the booster, Windows® will indicate that a driver for the device can-
not be located.
5. Go to Control Panel > Device Manager and click Ports. The Booster for HDMI
with EDID Detective device will appear under the Other devices section, as shown
below. An exclamation mark, within a yellow triangle, indicates that the device is not
recognized by Windows®.
6. Right-click on the HDMI-EDID BOOSTER device and select Update Driver
Software... from the context menu.
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