Installation guide for Honda HDSMPFxxxxxxx software covering PC, Pocket Tester, and GDS2200 Tablet setups.
This document provides step‑by‑step installation instructions for the HDS Multiplatform Software (model HDSMPFxxxxxxx) on three Honda dealer platforms: HDS PC/CM Update PC, Pocket Tester, and GDS2200 Tablet. It includes required hardware, minimum PC specifications, and detailed procedures for each option.
The guide also covers optional tasks such as USB‑to‑serial adapter configuration, operating‑system updates for the GDS2200 tablet, and driver removal. Safety notes and disclaimer information are included at the end of the document.
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 2000 Professional (SP4+) or XP (SP1+) |
|---|---|
| Unsupported Operating Systems | Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95/98, Windows Me |
| Required CD‑ROM Drive | Yes |
| Required Serial Interface | USB or RS232 serial port |
| Hard Disk Space | ≥ 500 MB free |
| Monitor Requirement | VGA mode or higher |
| Keyboard and Mouse | Required |
| PCMCIA Memory Card (Tablet only) | 256 MB |
You need Windows 2000 Professional (SP4+) or XP (SP1+), a CD‑ROM drive, a USB or RS232 port, at least 500 MB free hard‑disk space, a VGA‑capable monitor, keyboard, mouse, and for the tablet a 256 MB PCMCIA card.
Open the COM Port Settings, click Advanced, and change the assigned COM number to COM1; after applying, the adapter will be listed as COM1.
Open Control Panel, go to Add/Remove Programs, select the USB‑to‑serial adapter entry, and choose Change/Remove to delete the driver.
When the progress bar finishes the second time, reboot the GDS2200 tablet as instructed.