3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide
CHAPTER 1
Setting Up Your M1700SS Display
System Requirements
The M1700SS Display requires a personal computer (PC).
The requirements for your PC are as follows:
Your PC must have an available RS-232 serial communication (COM) port or USB port. Connect
the touch sensor to this port.
Your PC must have a video card and video driver already installed for the display.
Your PC must have a unique interrupt request (IRQ) available to the touch sensor COM port. The
touch sensor cannot share an IRQ with another device.
When choosing your workspace, select a sturdy, level surface. Also, make sure you can
easily access the back of the display and the computer.
Note: Before setting up your M1700SS Display, refer to the Important Safety
Information section at the beginning of this document.
Unpacking Your M1700SS Display
Carefully unpack the carton and inspect the contents. Your M1700SS Display comes
with most of these cables already connected as well as a touch software CD.
Note: It is not necessary to store the power supply in the base of the display.
DVI-I to 15-pin video cable
or DVI to DVI cable if applicable
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9-pin RS-232 serial communication
cable (if applicable)
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