Step 1. Make sure the JDK > 1.5 is installed. If not, install the JDK from the ZIO Software CD-ROM. The setup program is located at software/jdk-7u21-windows-i586.exe.

Step 2. Install the serial library package. The setup program is located at software/rxtx-serial-2.1-7r2.win32.exe.

Step 3. Install the ZIO Java API. The setup program is located at software/zio-java-api-1.3.win32.exe.

Step 4. Test your installation using the Java program available on the CD-ROM at software/test-zio.jar. The JAR file is executable. When executed (double-clicked), it will prompt for the COM port and will then test access to the board through the Java API.