Step 1. Make sure Python 2.x is installed. If not install the setup file software/python-2.6.6.msi provided on the ZIO Software CD-ROM.

Step 2. Install the serial library using the setup file software/pyserial-2.5-rc2.win32.exe provided on the ZIO Software CD-ROM.

Step 3. Install the ZIO Python API using the setup file software/zio-python-api-1.3.win32.exe provided on the ZIO Software CD-ROM.

Step 4. Test your installation using the Python program available on the CD-ROM at software/test-zio.py. When executed (double-clicked), the program will prompt for the serial COM port and will test access to the board through the Python API.

The COM port corresponding to ZIO can be obtained from the Device Manager. Goto "Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager". Under "Ports" look for "ZIO Motherboard". The COM port is specified within parenthesis.