How to configure and use minicom in Ubuntu 12.04 User Manual

Step 1: Determine the Kernel version:

#uname -v

Further details about the CPU can be found by typing following command:

:~$ cat /proc/cpuinfo

Step 2: Enable root mode

exar@exar-desktop:~$ sudo –i

Password:

Step 3: List all the tty devices

root@exar-desktop:~# ls /dev/tty*

Step 4:  Compile XR17V35x drivers and install them using insmod command

Step 5: check if the drivers are properly installed.

root@exar-desktop: lsmod 

 

Should see xr17v35x module loaded.

 

Step 6: Look for Exar devices in /dev/tty*

 

Step 7: run ‘minicom’ utility

Step 8: In this configuration menu go to “Serial port setup” using '↓'or '↑' keys and press enter

 

 

 

 

Step 9: Select the settings you want to modify by selecting its corresponding alphabet.

For example: to change the serial device press 'a' or 'A' (it's not case-sensitive)

To change baud rate press 'e' or 'E'. For this manual we want to disable Hardware Flow Control hence we will press 'f' or 'F' and then when done press Enter

 

 

On pressing 'F' or 'f' Flow control mode automatically gets disabled or enabled

 

 

Press “Enter” to exit this menu.

 

Step 10: Save the settings

 

 

Once the settings are saved, Select 'Exit' from the menu.

 

Step 11: CONGRATULATIONS! Now you have successfully configured minicom and you are all set to send and receive data