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The system RAM is shared with the video on the system and is used on demand. This causes the system information to appear to be incorrect. The displayed system RAM is actually what remains after sharing with the video.

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Answer:
This applies to the following error in the Device Manager for the Targus USB to Serial adapter (PA088U) : Serial On USB Port: "This device cannot start: (Code 10)"

To get the adapter work it is necessary to:

• Change the Modem COM Port Number to COM2
  
• Change the Serial On USB Port COM Port Number to COM3

Instructions:

1. Stop any applications that may be trying to access the COM port. (ActiveSync, Palm HotSync, etc.)
2. Double click "System" in "Control Panel".
3. Select the "Hardware" tab.
4. Click "Device Manager".
5. Expand "Modems".
6. Double click "Xircom MPCI Modem 56".
7. Select the "Advanced" tab.
8. Click "Advanced Port Settings".
9. Change "COM Port Number" to "COM2".
10. Click OK on the "Advanced Port Setting for ..." window.
11. Click OK on the "Xircom MPCI Modem 56 Properties" window.
12. Expand "Ports".
13. Double click "Serial On USB Port (...)".
14. Select the "Port Settings" tab.
15. Click "Advanced...".
16. Change "COM Port Number" to "COM3".
17. Click OK on the "Advanced Port Setting for ..." window.
18. Click OK on the "Serial On USB Port (...) Properties" window.
19. Reboot.

Answer:
This applies to the following error in the Device Manager for the Targus USB to Serial adapter (PA088U) : Serial On USB Port: "This device cannot start: (Code 10)"

The adapter will not work after reconnection if there is an application such as Palm HotSync trying to access the COM port.

To correct this situation:

• Close any applications that might be trying to access the COM port and then plug in the device.
  Or
  
• Plug in the device and reboot.

Answer:
This is a known issue with these versions of Adaptec software:

• Easy CD Creator
• DirectCD versions

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server