Pericom Serial Port Device (COM6) Driver

The Pericom Serial Port Device (COM6) driver enables Windows to recognize the Pericom serial interface and communicate with equipment connected through it. You may need it after reinstalling Windows, when the device appears with a warning in Device Manager, or when an application cannot access the assigned COM port.

Key Features

• Serial communication support: Provides the driver interface Windows applications need to exchange data with connected serial equipment.
• COM port access: Allows compatible software to use the device through its assigned port. COM6 is the current port designation, not a separate hardware model, and the number may change after installation.
• Windows compatibility: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Choose a package that explicitly supports your Windows version and system architecture.
• Device recognition: Installing the correct package can resolve a missing-driver warning and make the serial interface available to compatible applications.

How to Install Pericom Serial Port Device (COM6) Driver

1. Identify your device and Windows version. Open Device Manager, locate the Pericom device, and check Properties > Details > Hardware Ids. Also confirm whether your Windows installation is 32-bit or 64-bit.
2. Select a matching package. Before starting your Pericom Serial Port Device (COM6) driver download for Windows, verify the hardware IDs and supported operating systems. If you are comparing Windows 10/11 options, note that Windows 11 support is not listed here and should not be assumed.
3. Download and extract the files. Use a trusted source for a free download, and check the package documentation. Choose the latest version that explicitly supports your hardware and operating system rather than relying on the device name alone.
4. Install the driver. Run the supplied installer, if available. Alternatively, right-click the device in Device Manager, choose Update driver or the equivalent option, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Verify operation. Restart if prompted, then check Device Manager for warnings and confirm the assigned COM port. Select that same port in your serial application and match its communication settings to the connected equipment.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses a problem you encounter or supports a system change. Before an update, retain a copy of the working package so you can restore it if needed; a newer driver is not automatically the best choice for older Windows systems.