AM5 on Win7 (pro 64bit)

mapa

Looking for solution to get my AM5 accessible while connected to Windows 7pro 64bit version. The only way it manifest its present is "ZWO CDC device" in Other device section. No COM port nor any other entry related to AM5 other than that. Some message in the download section indicate special drivers - well already tested x86 as well - wonder if I somebody encountered issue and get it resolved. Reinstalled, cleaned - no effect. The same ( mount,cable etc) works on Win10 and fully functional COM port is there.

Ceat

Windows 7 has no CDC built-in support, however it is easy to add one. Save this:

; ; Comunication Device Class driver installation file ; Provided by Ceat ; [Version] Signature="$Windows NT$" Class=Ports ClassGuid={4D36E978-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} Provider=%ZWO% LayoutFile=layout.inf DriverVer=1/05/23 [Manufacturer] %ZWO%=DeviceList,NTamd64 [DestinationDirs] DefaultDestDir=12 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; VID/PID Settings ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [SourceDisksFiles] [SourceDisksNames] [DeviceList] %DESCRIPTION%=DriverInstall, USB\VID_03C3&PID_4001 [DeviceList.NTamd64] %DESCRIPTION%=DriverInstall, USB\VID_03C3&PID_4001 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; Windows 2000/XP/Vista32/Win7_32 Sections ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [DriverInstall.nt] include=mdmcpq.inf CopyFiles=DriverCopyFiles AddReg=DriverInstall.nt.AddReg [DriverCopyFiles] usbser.sys,,,0x20 [DriverInstall.nt.AddReg] HKR,,DevLoader,,*ntkern HKR,,NTMPDriver,,usbser.sys HKR,,EnumPropPages32,,"MsPorts.dll,SerialPortPropPageProvider" [DriverInstall.nt.Services] include=mdmcpq.inf AddService=usbser, 0x00000002, DriverService [DriverInstall.nt.HW] include=mdmcpq.inf [DriverService] DisplayName=%DESCRIPTION% ServiceType=1 StartType=3 ErrorControl=1 ServiceBinary=%12%\usbser.sys ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; Windows Vista_64/Win7_64 Sections ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [DriverInstall.NTamd64] include=mdmcpq.inf CopyFiles=DriverCopyFiles.NTamd64 AddReg=DriverInstall.NTamd64.AddReg [DriverCopyFiles.NTamd64] usbser.sys,,,0x20 [DriverInstall.NTamd64.AddReg] HKR,,DevLoader,,*ntkern HKR,,NTMPDriver,,usbser.sys HKR,,EnumPropPages32,,"MsPorts.dll,SerialPortPropPageProvider" [DriverInstall.NTamd64.Services] AddService=usbser, 0x00000002, DriverService.NTamd64 [DriverService.NTamd64] DisplayName=%DESCRIPTION% ServiceType=1 StartType=3 ErrorControl=1 ServiceBinary=%12%\usbser.sys ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; String Definitions ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Strings] ZWO="ZWO" DESCRIPTION="ZWO AM5 CDC driver"

to AM5.inf file, then in Device Manager select Install Driver and point to this file. Your AM5 should then be visible as a COM port.

mapa

Thanks Ceat. Could you elaborate a little more please . What drivers you used, what location they are at in your case and what is it that specific folder ? I guess am5.inf file has to go to dedicated location to work ....

Ceat

The only needed file is mentioned above am5.inf (open Notepad, copy and paste gray text from my first post, save file in any convenient location (maybe Desktop), make sure the file extension is .inf not .inf.txt).
Connect mount to PC, power on.
Now follow detailed instruction from this tutorial to install just created .inf file. Your mount is "ZWO CDC device", after installing You will find AM5 in "Ports (Com and Lpt)". Note COM port number assigned. That's all.

mapa

Got it and I'm familiar with the steps. The installation/update fails though. However I'm reading there is reference to usbser.sys that I can't found. Should it be added manually by copying from e.g. another computer ?

Ceat

mapa Could You manage to install driver?

Ceat

Sorry for inconvenience, I did it long time ago and forgot about issues with non-signed drivers.
Usbser.sys is standard modem-over-usb driver, and it should be pre-installed. Try manually:

right click AM5 device and select Update driver
press Browse
press Let me pick from a list
press Next, then Have Disk
select folder with AM5.inf. Press OK
You sholud see frame with ZWO AM5 CDC Driver
select it, ignore next 567 (or so) warnings about driver being unsigned, press Next/OK
after a while driver should be installed, and visible in Ports
It's possible that I made a mistake in this description (I have non-english version of Windows), but hope You catch an idea.

mapa

Unfortunately i've not managed yet.
Any hint would be very helpful.
All attempts driver installation after mount being connected via usb cable fail with simple message:

Windows could not find driver software for your device.
If you know the manufacturer of your device, you can visit its website and check the support section for driver software.

Wonder... usbser.sys file (maybe something else as well) is not in any system path, also is not in ..system32->drivers folder. I have not managed to find what kind of windows installation package is responsible for this (separately to using AM5.ini file)

mapa

Solved !
Steps I followed are pretty much shown here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWCR-ac6Q0M

So the way is to go thru COM port selection first to end with pointing to used in this thread proposed AM5.inf file eventually. In my case just pointing to AM5.inf file was failing ( never mind now as works )
Ceat - thanks for your help

Ceat

mapa Yes, this is exactly the procedure I've described. Note You DO NOT have to select 'Ports (COM & LPT)', in fact it does not matter what hardware type You select (You might select Show All Devices). The .inf file defines hardware, by comparing PID & VID.
Happy You succeeded to install!