Low Profile USB Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the Low Profile USB Adapter
The Low Profile USB Adapter conforms to the new PCI card form factor
standard made for space constrained system designs. It is a
high-speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) host adapter that has more
user-friendly features than the current I/O interfaces such as serial/
parallel ports. It works with all types of USB devices including digital
cameras, PC video cameras, scanners, joysticks and more.
Features and Benefits
• Compliant to USB Specification, Version 1.1
• Completely implements OpenHCI Specification, Version 1.0a
• Compliant to PCI Specification, Version 2.1
• Fully compatible with Windows Standard OHCI drivers
• User friendly plug-n-play and hot-swapping features allow
you to attach/remove USB devices without turning your
system off
• Provides 2 downstream ports for USB device connections
• Supports both 12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps data transfer modes
Dimensions:
• PCB: 119.91 mm (L) x 64.41 mm (H)
• Bracket: 18.42 mm (W) x 79.20 mm (H)
System Requirements
• Pentium or equivalent computer with one available PCI slot
• Windows 98/98 SE/ME/2000
Package Contents
• One Low Profile USB Adapter
• One 5-year warranty card
• This quick installation guide
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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.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system.
Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching
your computer’s case for a few seconds. Avoid any contact with
internal parts and handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected
peripheral devices. Unplug the computer's power cord.
2. Remove your computer’s cover and install the card in an
available PCI slot.
3. Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
4. Secure the card and replace the cover.
Software Installation
Windows 98/98 SE:
Windows 98/98 SE will automatically detect the presence of the
Low Profile USB Adapter. Follow the procedures below to install the
host adapter drivers:
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Choose Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended) and click Next.
3. Insert Windows 98 CD-ROM and check CD-ROM check box.
4. Click Next, Next, and Finish to complete driver installation.
Windows ME/2000:
Windows ME and Windows 2000 will automatically detect and
install the correct driver for this adapter. No installation is needed.
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