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− | * Install all Windows updates (otherwise | + | * Install all Windows updates (otherwise GIMX setup may refuse installation). |
− | * Create a system restore point, in case something goes wrong | + | * Create a system restore point, in case something goes wrong.{{#ifeq:{{{platform|}}}|xboxone| |
* If using Windows 10 version 1607 do an update. This version has a nasty two Xbox One controllers bug.|}} | * If using Windows 10 version 1607 do an update. This version has a nasty two Xbox One controllers bug.|}} | ||
Revision as of 23:27, 9 November 2017
Contents
Before Installation
Windows
Disable power saving for USB devices
This is required to prevent Windows from turning off the controller or the USB to UART adapter.
- Open the Device Manager.
- Right click on the USB HUB (make sure to select the right one) > Properties > Power management > Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
- Right click on the COM port > Properties > Power management > Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
System Preparation
- Install all Windows updates (otherwise GIMX setup may refuse installation).
- Create a system restore point, in case something goes wrong.
Ubuntu Linux
Add "universe" to your software sources
- Start Ubuntu Software Center.
- Click Edit>Software Sources.
- Select "Community-maintained Open Source software (universe)", and close.
Refresh software sources
If you are running from a Live CD or a Live USB, you have to manually refresh software sources:
- Click on the Ubuntu desk.
- In the search area, type "terminal" with no quotes, and hit enter.
- In the terminal, type "sudo apt-get update" with no quotes, and hit enter.
GIMX Installation
Windows
Now, as you did previous steps you can proceed to installation of the GIMX software itself. Depending on architecture of your system choose correct package.
- 32-bit setup, for 32-bit Windows only
- 64-bit setup, for 64-bit Windows only
And install GIMX software.
Ubuntu Linux
Depending on architecture of your system choose correct package.