Belkin F5U508-E User Manual

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Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and

FireWire PCI Card User Manual

Manuel de l’utilisateur de la carte PCI à

haut débit USB 2.0 et FireWire de Belkin

Belkin USB 2.0/FireWire Hispeed

PCI-Karte Benutzerhandbuch

P73954ec-A F5U508

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Value-Added Software Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

FCC Statement/Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Introduction

Welcome to Belkin Hi-Speed Connectivity!

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire PCI Card (the PCI Card).

Now you can upgrade your computer to the latest USB and FireWire technology. You will be able to take advantage of a host of new Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire products!

Your USB 2.0 and FireWire products including hard drives, scanners, printers, video cameras, and more will all work much faster than ever before. Your current USB devices will continue to work as they always have and, in some cases, even better with this PCI Card. Follow the simple installation instructions in this manual to get your PCI Card up and working—then enjoy the speed and convenience of Belkin!

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Features

• Three USB host controllers integrated into a single PCI Card

• 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports

• One IEEE 1394 host controller

• 2 high-speed FireWire ports

• Simultaneous connection capability for Low-, Full-, and Hi-speed devices

• Auto-detection of new devices as they are connected, along with the speed of each device

• Backward-compatibility with USB 1.1 devices

• Full compliance with USB specifications

• Full compatibility with OHCI compliant FireWire peripherals

• Plug-and-Play technology

• Internal power connector

Package Contents

(1) Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire PCI Card (1) FireWire Cable (6-pin to 4-pin) (1) User Manual (1) Installation CD

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Technical Specifications

USB Specifications

• Open Host Controller Interface- (OHCI-) compliant (USB 1.1 Host Controller)

• EHCI-compliant (USB 2.0 Host Controller)

• PCI revision 2.1-compliant

• Current: 500mA per port

• USB revision 2.0-compliant

FireWire Specifications

• Two external 400Mbps IEEE 1394 ports

• OHCI 1.0 Compliant

• PCI 2.1 & 2.2 Compliant

• IEEE 1394a Rev 5 Compliant

• Internal Auxiliary power connector

• IT/AT FIFO Buffers—4k/2k

• IR/AR FIFO Buffers—4k/2k

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System Requirements

• 266MHz Pentium®II processor

• 32MB RAM

• One available PCI 2.1-compliant PCI slot

• Windows®98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP operating system

Operating System Compatibility

Operating System USB 1.x USB 2.0 FireWire

Windows 98 SE Yes Yes Yes

Windows 2000 Yes Yes Yes

Windows Me Yes Yes Yes

Support Support Support

Windows XP Yes Yes Yes

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Installation

Please refer to the section that corresponds to your version of the Windows operating system.

Installation Procedure for Windows 98 SE

This installation procedure will successfully install two USB 1.1 OHCI controllers, one USB 2.0 EHCI host controller, and one IEEE 1394 host controller.

1. Insert the F5U508 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. After a few moments the main menu will auto-start and display each of the available installation options.

2. Select “Install USB 2.0 Driver”. After the driver is installed select “No, I will restart my computer later”. Select “Close”. Then select “Exit”.

3. Open the Start menu in the lower left hand corner of your Windows display, then select “Shut Down” and click “OK”.

4. Once the computer has completely shut down, remove the computer’s cover and locate an empty PCI slot.

5. Remove the port cover that corresponds with the PCI slot you wish to use. (The cover is usually held in place with a single screw).

6. Insert the PCI Card into the slot. Apply pressure as needed until the card is fully seated. Secure the PCI card with the screw removed in step #5, above.

7. After installing the PCI Card, replace the outer cover and turn on the computer.

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8. When Windows restarts, the PCI card will be detected and installation of the required drivers will begin.

Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up to 30 seconds for the PCI card to be detected.

9. Windows will detect the “PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge” and the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open. Click “Next”.

10. Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and click “Next”.

11. Uncheck all the boxes and click “Next”.

12. Windows will locate the drivers for “PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge”. Click “Next”.

(Windows may prompt you to insert the Windows OS installation CD. If so, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and continue the installation procedure).

13. Installation of the “PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge” will now complete. Click “Finish”.

14. Windows will detect the “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller”. Click “Next”.

15. Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and click “Next”.

16. Uncheck all the boxes and click “Next”.

17. Windows will now search its driver database for the required driver. Click “Next”.

18. Installation of the “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” is now complete. Click “Finish”.

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19. Windows will detect the “NEC USB Open Host Controller”. Click “Next”.

20. Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and click “Next”.

21. Uncheck all the boxes and click “Next”.

22. The Windows OS will locate the drivers for “NEC USB Open Host Controller”. Click “Next”.

23. After the Windows OS installs the required drivers, installation of the first host controller is complete. Click “Finish”.

24. The “Add New Hardware” wizard will repeat the installation process for the second OHCI host controller.

25. Repeat steps 20-23.

26. Windows will now detect “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller”. Click “Next”.

27. Windows will locate the required drivers and complete installation of the “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller” and “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device”.

Installation of the PCI Card is now complete.

Verifying Proper Installation (Windows 98 SE)

Check the “Windows Device Manager” to confirm that your PCI Card has been properly installed.

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1. Right-click on “My Computer” and select “Properties”.

2. Select the “Device Manager” tab.

3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”.

The “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” list will now include two “NEC USB Open Host Controller” entries, one “Belkin USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host Controller” entry, one “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device” entry and two “USB Root Hub” entries.

Note: If your computer features built-in USB ports, or if you have other USB PCI controller cards installed, you will see additional USB Controller and root hub entries.

4. Click the plus sign (+) next to “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller”.

The “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller” list will now include one “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” entry.

Note: If your computer features built-in IEEE 1394 ports, or if you have other IEEE 1394 PCI host controller cards installed, you will see additional “IEEE 1394 Host Controller” entries.

Installation Procedure for Windows 2000

This installation procedure will successfully install two USB 1.1 OHCI controllers, one USB 2.0 EHCI host controller, and one IEEE 1394 host controller.

1. Insert the F5U508 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. After a few moments the main menu will auto-start and display each of the available installation options.

2. Select “Install USB 2.0 Driver”. After the driver is installed

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select “No, I will restart my computer later”. Select “Close”. Then select “Exit”.

3. Open the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of your Windows display, then select “Shut Down” and click “OK”.

4. Once the computer has completely shut down, remove the computer’s cover and locate an empty PCI slot.

5. Remove the port cover that corresponds with the PCI slot you wish to use. (The cover is usually held in place with a single screw).

6. Insert the PCI Card into the slot. Apply pressure as needed until the card is fully seated. Secure the PCI card with the screw removed in step #5, above.

7. After installing the PCI Card, replace the outer cover and turn on the computer.

8. When Windows restarts the PCI card will be detected and all required drivers will be automatically installed. After the install is complete, you may be prompted to click finish and to restart.

Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up to 30 seconds for the PCI card to be detected.

Verifying Proper Installation (Windows 2000)

After installation is complete, check the Windows Device Manager to confirm that all components of the PCI Card have been properly installed.

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1. Right-click on “My Computer”.

2. Select “Properties”.

3. Select the “Hardware” tab and click on the “Device Manager” button.

4. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”.

Note: If your computer features built-in USB ports, or if you have other USB PCI controllers installed, you will see additional “root hub” entries.

5. Click the plus sign (+) next to “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller”. The “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller” list will now include one “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” entry.

Note: If your computer features built-in IEEE 1394 ports, or if you have other IEEE 1394 host controllers installed, you will see additional “IEEE 1394 Host Controller” entries.

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Installation Procedure for Windows Me

This installation procedure will successfully install two USB 1.1 OHCI controllers, one USB 2.0 EHCI host controller, and one IEEE 1394 host controller.

1. Insert the F5U508 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. After a few moments the main menu will auto-start and display each of the available installation options.

2. Select “Install USB 2.0 Driver”. After the driver is installed select “No, I will restart my computer later”. Select “Close”. Then select “Exit”.

3. Open the Start menu in the lower left hand corner of your Windows display, then select “Shut Down” and click “OK”.

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4. Once the computer has completely shut down, remove the computer’s cover and locate an empty PCI slot.

5. Remove the port cover that corresponds with the PCI slot you wish to use. (The cover is usually held in place with a single screw.)

6. Insert the PCI Card into the slot. Apply pressure as needed until the card is fully seated. Secure the PCI card with the screw removed in step #5, above.

7. After installing the PCI Card, replace the outer cover and turn on the computer.

8. When Windows restarts the PCI card will be detected and installation of the required drivers will begin.

Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up to 30 seconds for the PCI card to be detected.

9. Windows will detect the “PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge” and the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open. Select “Automatic Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click “Next”.

10. Windows will locate the drivers for “PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge”. (Windows may prompt you to insert the Windows OS installation CD. If so, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and continue the installation procedure).

11. Installation of the “PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge” will now complete. Click “Finish”.

12. Windows will detect the “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller”. Click “Next”.

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13. Select “Automatic Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click “Next”.

14. Windows will now search its driver database for the required driver.

15. Installation of the “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” is now complete. Click “Finish”.

16. Windows will detect “NEC USB Open Host Controller (E13+)” and “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host controller”. The required driver support will be automatically installed. No user input is required.

17. After installation of the USB host controllers, the Windows OS will detect “USB Root Hub” and automatically install the required driver support. This will repeat one more time.

18. Restart your computer to complete the installation procedure.

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Verifying Proper Installation (Windows Me)

After installation, check the Windows Device Manager to confirm that the PCI Card has been properly installed.

1. Right-click on “My Computer” and select “Properties”.

2. Select the “Device Manager” tab.

3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”.

Note: If your computer features built-in USB ports, or if you have other USB PCI controller cards installed, you will see additional USB Controller and root hub entries.

4. Click the plus sign (+) next to “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller”.

The “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller” list will now include one “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” entry.

5. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Network Adapters”.

6. The “Network Adapters” list will now include one “NDIS 1394 Net Adapter” entry.

Note: If your computer features built-in IEEE 1394 ports, or if you have other IEEE 1394 PCI host controller cards installed, you will see additional “IEEE 1394 Host Controller” and “NDIS 1394 Net Adapter” entries.

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Installation Procedure for Windows XP

This installation procedure will successfully install two USB 1.1 OHCI controllers, one USB 2.0 EHCI host controller, and one IEEE 1394 host controller.

Important Note: There are two methods of installing the required USB 2.0 drivers in Windows XP.

If you have an Internet connection: Windows XP checks the Windows update website and downloads the most recent version of Microsoft USB 2.0 support drivers. Please proceed to the “With Internet Connection” section.

a. If you do not have a connection to the Internet:

USB 2.0 drivers will be installed from the Belkin F5U508 installation CD. Please proceed to the “Without Internet Connection” section.

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With Internet Connection

1. Make sure your computer is completely powered down.

2. Remove the computer’s cover and locate an empty PCI slot.

3. Remove the port cover that corresponds with the PCI slot you wish to use. (The cover is usually held in place with a single screw.)

4. Insert the PCI Card into the slot. Apply pressure as needed until the card is fully seated. Secure the PCI card with the screw removed in step #3, above.

5. After installing the PCI Card, replace the outer cover and turn on the computer.

6. When Windows restarts the PCI card will be detected and drivers for the IEEE 1394 host controller, and the two USB OHCI host controllers will be automatically installed.

Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up to 45 seconds for the PCI card to be detected, and the download from Windows update to be completed.

7. Windows will now search for drivers for the “NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller B1”, and the “New Hardware Wizard” will start. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”. Click “Next”. Windows XP will check the Windows update website and download the most recent version of Microsoft’s USB 2.0 support drivers.

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8. The IEEE 1394 Network Device is now detected and installed. Windows will present you with the option of setting up a Network. If you do not want to set up an IEEE 1394 network, ignore this option. (Please check your Windows XP help file for more information on setting up and using an IEEE 1394 network).

The Installation procedure is now complete.

Without Internet Connection

1. Insert the F5U508 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. After a few moments the main menu will auto-start and display each of the available installation options.

2. Select “Install USB 2.0 Driver”.

3. Windows will now display the following message: “The software you are installing has not passed Windows logo testing”. Ignore this message and select “Continue Anyway”.

4. Windows will now prompt you to restart your computer. Select “No, I will restart my computer later”. Click “Close”.

5. Open the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of your Windows display, then select “Shut Down” and click “OK”.

6. Once the computer is completely shut down, remove the computer’s cover and locate an empty PCI slot.

7. Remove the port cover that corresponds with the PCI slot you wish to use. (The cover is usually held in place with a single screw).

8. Insert the PCI Card into the slot. Apply pressure as needed

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until the card is fully seated. Secure the PCI card with the screw removed in step #7, above.

9. After installing the PCI Card, replace the outer cover and turn on the computer.

10. When Windows restarts, the PCI card will be detected and drivers for both the IEEE 1394 host controller and the two USB OHCI host controllers will be automatically installed.

Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up to 30 seconds for the PCI card to be detected.

11. Windows will now search for drivers for the “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller” and the “New Hardware Wizard” will start. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”. Click “Next”.

12. Drivers for the “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller” will now be located. Windows will display the following message: “The software you are installing has not passed Windows logo testing”. Ignore this message and select “Continue Anyway”.

13. Installation of the “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller” will now be completed. Click “Finish”.

14. Windows will now detect the “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device”. Click “Next”.

15. Drivers for the “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device” will now be located. Windows will display the following message. “The software you are installing has not passed Windows logo testing”. Ignore this message and select “Continue Anyway”.

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16. Installation of the “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device” is now complete. Click “Finish”.

17. The “IEEE 1394 Network Device” is now detected and installed. Windows will present you with the option of setting up a network. If you do not wish to set up an IEEE 1394 network, ignore this option. (Please check your Windows XP help file for more information on setting up and using an IEEE 1394 network).

The installation procedure is now complete.

Verifying Proper Installation (Windows XP)

After installation, check the Device Manager to confirm that the PCI Card has been properly installed.

1. Right-click on “My Computer”.

2. Select “Properties”.

3. Select the “Hardware” tab and click on the “Device

Manager” button.

4. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus

Controllers”.

Note: If your computer features built-in USB ports, or if you have other USB PCI controllers installed, you will see additional “root hub” entries.

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5. Click the plus sign (+) next to “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller”.

The “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller” list will now include one “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” entry.

6. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Network Adapters”.

The “Network Adapters” list will now include one “NDIS 1394 Net Adapter” entry.

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