[Ham-Computers] Freeing up COM 1

[Loren Moline WA7SKT]

Dan and all,

Yes I just looked and the MB does have a COM 1. I just need to find a 9 pin connector and plate with header plug for motherboard...

 
Loren   WA7SKT

Today's technology is responsible for a multitude of brain dead people!
 
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> From: danki6x at socal.rr.com
> To: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:47:54 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Freeing up COM 1
> 
> I would think the MB has a COM port header (my very new Z68 does).  In the
> BIOS there is a place to turn it off.  Dan KI6X
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> [mailto:ham-computers-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Loren Moline
> WA7SKT
> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 5:46 PM
> To: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Ham-Computers] Freeing up COM 1
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have a computer that has all USB ports and no regular serial ports. When I
> check device manager it says COM 1 in use.
> 
> I have a USB to serial converter cable and its software grams COM 5 because
> COM 1 is in use.
> 
> Is there a way to free up the COM 1 which is not there or being used as far
> as I know or will a USB serial cable not program to COM 1?
> 
> Maybe my motherboard has serial port plugs that are not routed to
> connectors..
> 
> Thanks!
> 
>  
> Loren   WA7SKT
> 
> Today's technology is responsible for a multitude of brain dead people!
>  
> Member: ARRL and Pacific Northwest VHF Society
> Member: Hearsat Satellite Monitoring Group ( www.hearsat.org
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> Location: CN86bx
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