SIIG 04-0381A User Manual

Hi-Speed USB
CardBus Dual-M
Quick Installation Guide

Features and Benefits

• Compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0

• PC Card Interface with Power Management

• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple high­speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices

• Supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12
Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) data transfer
modes

• Includes a high quality switching power adapter to
provide standard power output for each port

Note: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1 speeds
even when they are connected to USB 2.0 host adapter
or USB 2.0 hubs.

System Requirements

• PowerBook G3 or later with an available PC Card
slot

• Mac OS 8.6 or later *
* Requires Mac OS X (version 10.1.3 or later) for USB

2.0 support

04-0381A

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Package Contents

• Hi-Speed USB CardBus Dual-M

• Switching power adapter

• USB power cable

• Driver CD

• This quick installation guide

Layout

Power Adapter Jack*

Power LED

Figure 1. Layout

USB 2.0 Ports

* Note: Some USB devices may require the Hi-Speed
USB CardBus Dual-M to be powered. Please plug in

either the Switching power adapter or the USB
power cable if your device needs additional power.

Refer to the device's manual for more details. Not
all USB devices requires additional power to
operate.

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Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the Cardbus are
provided below, since the design of notebook computers
may vary. Refer to your system’s reference manual for
further information, if needed.

1. Power off your notebook computer and any other
connected peripheral devices.

2. Insert the Cardbus into the CardBus Type II slot of
your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector
facing the slot. Make sure it is inserted all the way in
for a solid connection.

3. Power on your notebook computer.

Driver Installation

The Hi-Speed USB CardBus Dual-M requires Mac OS X
(v10.1.3 or later) to work at USB 2.0 speed.

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, X (v10.0-10.1)

This Cardbus will only work at USB 1.1 speed in these
OS's. Just install the Cardbus and Mac OS will
automatically detect and install the correct USB 1.1 driver
for it. No additional driver is necessary.

Mac OS X (v10.1.3-10.1.5)

Note: Mac OS X (version 10.1.3-10.1.5) driver version
does not support USB 2.0 hubs.

1. Install the cardbus and boot up your system.

2. Insert the driver CD.

3. Double click the Drivers CD icon on your desktop.

4. At the new window, double click the OS10.15 icon.

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