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tablet-ruggedFerrum Setup Guide

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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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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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