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CARDBUS ADA PTER
PCI CARD
User Manual
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Features
Compliant with PCI local bus specification 2.3
Compliant with PC card standard release 8.1 specification
Wo rks with various types of 16 or 32-bit CardBus PC Cards
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Specification 2.0 Compliant
Bridge function between PCI bus and CardBus
Supports PC Card or CardBus with Hot Insertion and Removal
Support Windows® 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7
System Requirements
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
Pentium or equivalent PC with an available PCI slot
Hardware Layout
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Note: The ejector lever can be placed in two positions,
locked and unlocked. When inserting a PC Card, the lever
can be in either position. However, the lever must be in the
unlocked position to eject a PC Card. To unlock the lever,
push it until you hea r a click then release it.
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since
the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your
computer’s reference manual for further information, if needed.
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1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot, push the board
down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket’s holding screw to secure the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect th e power cord.
Driver Installation
Please make sure the board is installed before proceeding with s oftwar e
installation.
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
Windows® 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista will automatically detect
and install the correct drivers for the PC Card adapter. Restart
Wi ndows if you’re prompted to do so.
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To Verify Driver Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation.
2. Look for the following.
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/7:
Double click PCMCIA
adapters:
-Generic CardBus Controller should be displayed.
Windows® Vista:
Double click PCMCIA adapters:
-Texas Instruments PCI-8x12/7x12/6x12 CardBus Controller
should be displayed.
3. If this entry doesn’t appear, shut down your system and make sure
the PCI board is properly seated. Or install the PC Card adapter
into another PCI slot and try again.
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Inserting/Removing the PC Cards
Inserting the PC Card: There’s only one way the PC Card can be
inserted into the slot. Do not try to force it in if you meet some
resistance.
Removing the PC Card: Simply push the ejector lever and the
PC Card will slide out from the card slot.
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