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PL-2303 Driver Setup Installer, Prolific Edition
Setup Installer Revision Note History
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** Prolific recommends using PL2303HXD (HX Rev D) chip version **
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NOTE: PL-2303HXA/XA will EOL on 10/2012 and will not provide driver update support.
Customers and end-users are advised to change to PL2303HXD (HX Rev D) chip. 


System Requirement:
  . USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 Host Controller
  . Device using PL2303HXD/EA/RA/SA/TA/TB version chips
  . Supports the following Windows OS Family:
	- Windows 2000 SP4
	- Windows XP SP2 and above (32 & 64 bit)
	- Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 bit)
	- Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
	- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
	- Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 (32 & 64 bit)
	- Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit) 
	NOTE: 
	  - Windows 8 is NOT supported in HXA/XA chip versions (will show yellow mark Error Code 10).
	  - Windows 8 is supported only in following chip versions:
	      - PL2303HXD (HX Rev D)
	      - PL2303EA (HXD with ESD protection)
	      - PL2303RA (HXD with Built-in transceiver)
	      - PL2303SA (HXD SOP8 package)
	      - PL2303TA (PL2303HXA/XA replacement)
	      - PL2303TB (12 GPIO)
	  - Download PL2303 CheckChipVersion tool program to check chip version.
 
Supported device ID and product strings:
  . VID_067B&PID_2303 for "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port"
  . VID_067B&PID_2304 for "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port" (PL2303TB chip)


Driver Versions:
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	- Windows 2000/XP/Server2003 (32 & 64-bit) WDM WHQL Driver: v2.1.35.211
	- Windows Vista/7/Server2008 (32 & 64-bit) WDF WHQL Driver: v3.4.36.247 


Release Notes:
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PL2303 Driver Installer v1.7.0
 
   Changes from Installer v1.6.0:

   Installer & Build date: 1.7.0 (2012-8-1)
	GUID:ECC3713C-08A4-40E3-95F1-7D0704F1CE5E

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   Windows 2000/XP/Server2003 Driver v2.1.35.211  
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	Driver Change from v2.1.30.193:
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	. Fixed write timeout intermittent issue (COM port won't disappear) during USB surprise removal.
	. Fixed new Windows HCK logo test for XP WHQL driver.

	Driver Change from v2.1.27.185:
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	. Added driver support for new chip versions (PL2303EA, RA, SA).
	. Supports new CheckChipVersion v1.0.0.2 and above program for checking all Prolific chip version.
	. Fixed COM Port won't disappear when unplug PL2303 during data transfer (Write Timeout issue).
	. Fixed 12Mbps baudrate support for PL2303TB chip version.

	Driver Change from v2.0.16.166:
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	. Added driver support for Prolific next-gen USB-to-Serial chips (Codename TA/TB).
	   - old driver will not work on baudrates higher than 115200bps.
	. No driver functional difference for current H/HX/X chip versions.

	Driver Change from v2.0.13.130:
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	. Use different service name in INF file to avoid driver conflict with Vista/7 INF driver. 
	      - change line in INF file to {Serial.SVCDESC = "Prolific Serial port WDMdriver"}
	. Added 10ms delay (downstream buffer) on close COM port to fix customer MCU application. 	
   

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   Windows Vista/7/Server2008/Server2008R2/8 Driver Changes v3.4.36.247
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	Driver Change from v3.4.31.231:
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	. Fixed Putty/HTerm BSOD issue in Win7 64-bit. (for HXD chip only)
	. Fixed HyperTerminal timeout issue when transferring large file. (for HXD chip only)
	. Fixed Windows HCK logo test for Windows 8, 7, Vista WHQL driver. 

	Driver Change from v3.4.25.218:
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	. Added driver support for new chip versions (PL2303EA, RA, SA).
	. Supports new CheckChipVersion v1.0.0.2 and above program for checking all Prolific chip version.
	. Fixed COM Port won't disappear when unplug PL2303 during data transfer (Write Timeout issue).
	. Fixed Putty program BSOD issue on continuous transfer at 115200bps.
	. Fixed 12Mbps baudrate support for PL2303TB chip version.
	. Does NOT support Windows 8 for EOL chip versions (PL2303H, PL2303HXA, PL2303XA).
	. For Windows 8: use PL2303HXD, PL2303TA, PL2303EA, PL2303SA, PL2303RA, PL2303TB.

	Driver Change from v3.3.17.203:
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	. Added driver support for Prolific next-gen USB-to-Serial chips (Codename TA/TB).
	   - old driver will not work on baudrates higher than 115200bps.
	. No driver functional difference for current H/HX/X chip versions.

	Driver Change from v3.3.11.152:
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	. Use different service name in INF file to avoid driver conflict with XP INF driver. 
	      - change line in INF file to {Serial.SVCDESC = "Prolific Serial port WDFdriver"}
	. Added USB Selective Suspend power saving feature requested by Notebook PC vendors. 
	      - Chip will go to sleep mode when idle for 10 seconds and COM port not open. 
	      - Chip will NOT go to sleep mode when COM port is OPEN.
	      - requires to write Remote Wakeup in external EEPROM. 
	. Modify "SerialUndoExternalNaming" routine.
		- Fix COM port is not removed in registry when device is unplug and program still open. 
		- update registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\SERIAL COMM when unplug and replug.
	. Added support for TransmitCommChar() function.
	. Added SpinLock function to fix customer GPS application. 


   Language Support: 
	- English (default)
	- Chinese (Traditional) 
	- Chinese (Simplified)
	- Japanese

Download Latest Driver here:
http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31

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Counterfeit Warning!!!
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Please be warned that counterfeit/fake PL-2303HX Chip Rev A (or PL-2303HXA) USB to Serial Controller ICs using Prolific's trademark logo, brandname, and device drivers, were being sold in the China market. Counterfeit IC products show exactly the same outside chip markings but generally are of poor quality and causes Windows driver compatibility issues (Yellow Mark Error Code 10 in Device Manager). We issue this warning to all our customers and consumers to avoid confusion and false purchase.  

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Windows 8 Driver Support!!!
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Please note the following for Windows 8 Driver Support:
	- PL2303H 	 (Not Supported) - will show yellow mark Error Code 10 in Device Manager. This chip is EOL.
	- PL2303HX Rev A (Not Supported) - will show yellow mark Error Code 10 in Device Manager. This chip will EOL (10/2012).
	- PL2303X 	 (Not Supported) - will show yellow mark Error Code 10 in Device Manager. This chip will EOL (10/2012).
	- PL2303HX Rev D (Supported)
	- PL2303EA	 (Supported)
	- PL2303RA	 (Supported)
	- PL2303SA	 (Supported)
	- PL2303TA	 (Supported)
	- PL2303TB	 (Supported)

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How to Install Driver
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1. Unplug any PL2303 USB Device first.
2. Run Driver Installer EXE program to install. Wait to finish. 
3. Plug PL2303 USB Device and go to Device Manager to check COM Port number. 
4. If PL2303 is embedded, you might need to restart Windows or rescan hardware in Device Manager.
5. Refer to PL2303 Windows Driver User's Manual. 


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Prolific Technology Inc.
http://www.prolific.com.tw
