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# Ferrum Setup Guide

## On the DMA PC

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### Plug in the Ferrum

* With the USB ports facing you:
  * **Left USB-C port** to the **GAMING PC**
  * **Center USB-A port** to the **MOUSE (or whichever device)**
  * **Right USB-C port** to the **DMA PC**

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Use USB ports directly on the GAMING PC's motherboard. Do **not** use the front case USB ports.
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### Install drivers and Ferrum software

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These steps should be completed on your DMA (2nd) PC. Installing these on your Gaming (Main) PC is a detection vector.
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* Download the [Silicon Labs CP210x drivers `(CP210x Universal Windows Driver)`](https://www.silabs.com/software-and-tools/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads)
  * install the drivers
    * extract the .zip
    * right click on `silabser.inf` and select `install`
* Download the [Ferrum One Utility](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0682/1897/8358/files/ferrum-installer.exe?v=1774450613)
  * install the software

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**Note:** If you get a `Backend Status: Disconnected` error after installing the Ferrum software, reboot the PC, or close and re-open the Ferrum software.
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### Verify the Ferrum in the utility

* If the Ferrum connects correctly, you will see your connected board(s) in the `Boards` tab

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### Set device type

* If the device being used is a keyboard, set the Type to Keyboard. For mouse, choose Mouse (default option). If both, you can choose both options.
* You can also set the Ferrum Utility's language in the bottom left.

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### Connecting to DMA software

* To use the Ferrum with any supported DMA software, use the defined `COM Port` in the `Serial API` tab or the `IP Address` in the `Net API` tab.
* Use these settings within your DMA software's configuration menu to connect to the Ferrum

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