ASUS T2 3-IN-1 User Guide

First Edition V1 March 2004

ET1605

T2 3-in-1 Upgrade

User’s Guide

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Contents

Notices .................................................................................................................. 3

1. Welcome! ....................................................................................................... 5

2. Specifications ................................................................................................. 5

3. Package contents .......................................................................................... 6

4. Installing the T2 3-in-1 Upgrade Card ............................................................ 7

5. Installation of devices................................................................................... 10

6. Driver Setup ..................................................................................................11

7. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 11

ASUS Contact Information.................................................................................. 12

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1. Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS T2 3-in-1 Upgrade card! This card is efficiently designed to provide a bridge between data-intensive devices and your computer system.

The T2 3-in-1 Upgrade card combines powerful features including a Gigabit LAN controller, an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN and an IEEE 1394 controller . The ASUS T2 3-in-1 Upgrade card provides Gigabit LAN, wireless LAN and easy-to-use digital interface for throughput devices such as DV camcorders, digital cameras, DVDs, scanners, and printers.

2. Specifications

• 3COM Gigabit LAN controller

• VIA VT6307 1394 controller

• IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN controller

• Real-time data transmission

• Two (2) internal 8-pin IEEE 1394 connectors

• Seamless I/O interconnect

• Hot-pluggable connectors

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3. Package contents

Check your T2 3-in-1 package for the following items:

• Dipolar antenna

• T2 3-in-1 upgrade card

• IEEE 1394 signal cables

• Front panel I/O sticker

• User guide

NOTE:

If any of the following items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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4. Installing the T2 3-in-1 Upgrade Card

1. Turn off the system and remove the system cover.

2. Remove possible static discharge by touching a bare metal chassis railing.

3. Identify the available PCI slot and remove the bracket opposite the slot that you will use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis.

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PCI card

6. Connect one end of the first IEEE 1394 signal cable to the IEEE 1394 connector labeled IE1394_1 on the 3-in-1 card.

7. Connect one end of the second IEEE 1394 signal cable to the IEEE 1394 connector labeled IE1394_2 on the 3-in-1 card.

8. Connect the other end of the first IEEE 1394 signal cable to the IEEE 1394 connector labeled IE1394_1 on the front panel I/O daughterboard of the Terminator 2 system.

9. Connect the other end of the second IEEE 1394 signal cable to the IEEE 1394 connector labeled IE1394_2 on the front panel I/O daughterboard of the Terminator 2 system.

10. Replace the system cover.

NOTE:

For details on PCI card installation, refer to “Chapter 2: Basic Installation” of the Terminator 2 User Guide.

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