Rosewill RC500 User Manual

PCI-to-PC Card Adapter RC500

User Manual

PCI-to-PC Card Adapter RC500 User Manual

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Features

z Compliant with PCI local bus specification 2.3
z Compliant with PC card standard release 8.1 specification
z Works with various types of 16 or 32-bit CardBus PC Cards
z Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Specification 2.0 Compliant
z Bridge function between PCI bus and CardBus
z Supports PC Card or CardBus with Hot Insertion and Removal
z Support Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003

Package Contents

z 1 x PCI-to-PC Card Adapter
z 1 x User Manual

System Requirements

z Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
z Pentium or equivalent PC with an available PCI slot

Hardware Layout

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 hear 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.

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 the power cord.