Ratoc Systems PCIU2 User Manual

USB2.0 PCI Host Board

PCIU2

User’s Manual

June 2001

Rev.1.0

1. Introduction........................................................................... 3

1-1. Features.......................................................................................................3

1-2. Restrictions .................................................................................................3

1-3. Required Operating Systems .................................................................... 3

1-4. Other Requirements...................................................................................3

2. Before installing... ................................................................. 4

2-1. Package ....................................................................................................... 4

2-2. Using Low-Profile Bracket .......................................................................4

3. Setting up............................................................................... 5

3-1. Installing the PCI board ............................................................................5

3-2. Installing the driver(Windows 98SE) .......................................................6

3-3. Installing the driver(Windows 2000) .....................................................11

3-4. Installing the driver(Windows Me) ........................................................1 4

4. Registration and Tech-support .......................................... 16

4-1. How to Register........................................................................................ 1 6

4-2. Software Update and Support ................................................................1 6

5. Options................................................................................. 17

6. Specifications....................................................................... 18

Appendix.................................................................................. 19

1. Introduction

This User’s Guide describes how to install the RATOC USB2.0 PCI Host Adapter Board. (called PCIU2 in this User’s Guide). The information in the README.TXT file on the CD-ROM may include the latest information. Be sure to read the file as well.

1-1. Features

•Supports 480Mbps(High-speed), 12Mbps(Full-speed), 1.5Mbps(Low-speed) data transfer mode. This USB2.0 host adapter is fully backwards compatible with the currrent USB1.1 devices.

•Certified and passed USB HI-SPEED Compliance test.

•Includes our original USB2.0 EHCI driver. Supports Windows 98SE, W indows Me, Windows 2000.

•500mA max. per port available.

•Includes Low-Profile PCI bracket. Y ou can use this PCIU2 PCI board with a Low-Profile PC.

1-2. Restrictions

•Y ou can’t connect a USB2.0 device via a USB2.0 HUB.

•The driver doesn’t support Isochrounous transfer mode.

•When you remove a USB device and connect it again, you have to wait for over 3 seconds before you connect it again.

•Y ou can’t remove/connect a USB device when PC is in the following status: In standby mode, getting ready for standy mode, resuming from standby mode. In hybernation mode, getting ready for hybernation mode, resuming from hybernation mode.

•This driver doesn’t support remote wake up from a USB device.

•Other restrictions are written in the readme.txt file.

1-3. Required Operating Systems

•Windows 98 SE(Second Edition)

•Windows 2000

•Windows Me(Millennium Edition)

1-4. Other Requirements

•A vailable PCI slot

2. Before installing...

2-1. Package

Check the package contents:

•PCIU2 PCI Board

•Low profile bracket

•Software CD-ROM

•User’s manual

NOTE If any of these items are missing from the PCIU2 retail package, contact your supplier immediately.

2-2. Using Low-Profile Bracket

If you use the PCIU2 with a Low-Profile PC, you have to replace the bracket with the bundled Low-Profile bracket as shown below .

3. Setting up

3-1. Installing the PCI board

Turn off your computer and install the PCIU2 into a PCI slot. Please note the following:

1.Y ou have to install the PCIU2 firmly . If the PCIU2 isn’t installed firmly , this product or your PC may get damaged.

2.Be sure the gold contact of the PCI board is completely in a white PCI slot.

3.Be sure to fasten the bracket of the PCI board with a screw as shown below .

After installing it, start your PC. Then, you need to install the driver for the PCIU2.

A)When you use Windows 98SE----------- Proceed to Chapter 3-2. B)When you use Windows 2000------------Proceed to Chapter 3-3. C)When you use Windows Me--------------Proceed to Chapter 3-4.

3-2. Installing the driver(Windows 98SE)

When you use Windows 98SE, follow the steps to install the driver .

1. When you start your PC after installing the PCIU2, the following Hardware Wizard will

appear. Insert the PCIU2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and click [Next] .

2. Select [Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)] and click [Next].

3. Click [Next]. Uncheck all the options.

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