How do I get this connection to work? Picture

[Rawze]

I used to use the Inline with Serial connections. it works, but is VERY VERY slow. Big risk in time-outs too, and not worth bricking someone's ECM.

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It requires a USB to SERIAL adapter for most newer laptops -... or Wait!--- You said the USB is not working , Is it on the Laptop? or the Adapter USB?

If it is the Adapter USB,.. get another one -- It likely will have other failures to follow, and if it is on the Laptop,... well,.. you need USB either way!.

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To make the Serial work on the Inline, You need a USB-to-SERIAL adapter, drivers for the adapter, and you need to re-assign all your engine software to use the COM port that you have assigned to the Serial adapter. You also need to set the serial adapter to com port 2 usually to prevent interference with other internal devices, such as your touchpad. Most touchpads are still PS2 driven, and usually take the the same IRQ as the old com 1 port did back in the day.