IOGear GFR201 Memory Bank, Memory Bank Installation Manual
Memory Bank™
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Card Reader (GFR201 Installation Manual)
Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR’ s® Memory Bank™, one of the only Hi-Speed USB 2.0 flash card readers on
the market. IOGEAR® only manuf actures high quality storage devices so we are sure you will be satisfied with
your purchase. IOGEAR® is dedicated to customer service and satisfaction, and wishes y ou the best with your
new Memory Bank™.
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products. For more inf ormation, or to purchase additional IOGEAR® products, visit us at www.IOGEAR®.com.
We hope you enjo y using your Memory Bank™, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR®.
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Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation of Memory Bank™
Installation of Memory Bank™ software
Connecting Memory Bank™ to Your Computer
Device Remov al
Driver Removal
Care & Handling
T rouble Shooting
T echnical Support
Appendix
Specification
Radio & TV Interf erence Statement
Limited Warranty
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Package Contents
This package contains:
1 Memory Bank™ Flash Card Reader
1 IOGEAR Installation CD
1 Pow er Adapter
1 User Manual
1 Warranty Card
If any of the items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately .
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Overview
Overview
The Memory Bank™ USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader is yet another innovativ e Hi-Speed USB 2.0 solution developed
by IOGEAR®. The Memory Bank™ offers a complete high speed storage solutions at the fraction of the cost of
other external flash card readers.
Setup is fast and easy. Simply plug in the drive and install the software and you’re ready to go. The Memory
Bank™ offers a f eature rich interface, complete with the latest in Hi-Speed technology.
IOGEAR® brings the next generation of USB to your computer . You will enjoy the conv enience and reliability that
has made traditional USB an industry standard when it comes to connecting multiple high-tech peripheral devices.
USB 2.0 is the next gener ation of USB connectivity , providing additional bandwidth thus broadening the r ange of
peripherals that may be attached to your computers. USB 2.0 allows you to move data at a blazing rate of 480
Mbps (Megabits per second). Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is fully backward compatible with the first generation of USB
devices. With the increase in speed, USB 2.0 offers increased functionality , allo wing more de vices to share the
increased bandwidth.
USB 2.0 is the right choice for your e xternal storage environment.
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Features
Features
- 40 Times F aster Than The Original USB
- Supports High Speed Data Transfer Rates of up to 480 Mbps
- Supports Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
- Fully Backward Compatible With USB 1.1
- Hot Swappable - Plug-N-Play
- Mass Storage Compliant
- Convenient Size f or easy placement
- 3-Y ear Limited W arranty
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For PC Users
- PC compatible 200 MHz or greater
- PC running Windows® 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
- Minimum 64MB RAM
- CD-ROM drive
- Availab le Hi-Speed USB 2.0 P ort
For Mac Users*
- Mac OS X or Later
- Av ailable Hi-speed USB 2.0 P ort
- CD-ROM drive
* Base Upon the Availability of the Mac Driv er
Accessories / additional Products
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card (GIC250U)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCMCIA CardBus Card (GPU202)
HI-Speed USB 2.0 / FireWire Combo Card (GUF220)
Requirements
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Introduction
Introduction of the Memory Bank’s Underlying Technology
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the backbone of our Memory Bank™ Compact Flash Card Reader. USB 2.0 is the next
generation of USB connectivity, providing additional bandwidth thus broadening the range of peripherals that
may be attached to your computers. USB 2.0 will move data at a b lazing r ate of 480 Mbps (Megabits per second), and is fully backward compatible with the first generation of USB de vices. With the increase in speed, USB
2.0 will offer increased functionality , allo wing more devices to share the increased bandwidth.
With the increase in demand for USB 2.0 products IOGEAR® decided to provide our customers with a total
solution. W e have taken some of the top peripherals on the market and ha ve upgr aded them to the new USB 2.0
standard.
USB is now faster and easier to use than it has e ver been. Moving data at a b lazing speed of 480Mbps (40 times
faster than the original USB) now allows for high speed devices to take full advantage of the bandwidth and
reliability offered by the ne w technology .
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Introduction
This manual contains information on the installation and capabilities of your ne w Memory Bank™ Flash Card
Reader.
In sections of the manual where sequential steps are listed, each action is listed with no indentation. Additional
text is included, but indented, to further explain each of these actions. A glossary has been added at the end of
the manual so you ma y look up unfamiliar terms.
A few things should be mentioned bef ore explaining the installation procedure:
All IOGEAR® Memory Bank™ Flash Card Readers are tested before they are shipped.
The connectors on a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable designed in such a wa y as to prevent plugging the cab le in upside
down, backwards, or into a diff erent type of connector .
At time of print, most computers do not have Hi-Speed USB 2.0 capabilities. To ensure optimum compatibility,
please make sure your computer is USB 2.0 compatible or has had a USB 2.0 upgrade card added to your
computer system.
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