Serial port

[seanmark2]

How can I find if the serial ports of my computer is activated

[meese]

You need to see if they are enabled in the bios. Is this a notebook or pc?

[seanmark2]

This is a PC. How do iI
access the Bios
Sean

[meese]

Well depending on the type of BIOS, you will press a certain key during the initial boot prosses, the key could be:

1) Del
2) F2
3) Esc
4) F10

Usually it will be one of the above. Its best to keep tapping the key as the system boots so it doesn't blow by the chance to access the bios. And usually if you watch the screen during the boot process it tells you the key to press to enter the bios.

[seanmark2]

Yes, I can get into the Bios but when I get there I don't know what to look for.
Sean

[Atomic Rooster]

Look for a section called "Integrated Peripherals" or similar. Inside should be settings called "Onboard Serial Port". If they have numbers after them similar to "3F8/IRQ4", they are enabled. Otherwise it will say "Disabled".

[meese]

What do you need the serial port for?

[seanmark2]

I need the serial port to plug in a digital camers
Sean

[seanmark2]

If one of them is disabled is there any way to enable them
Sean

[Atomic Rooster]

If in the BIOS and it says one is disabled, click on it and a box with options should show up. You can select "auto" to enable it.