SIIG Computer Drive User Manual

Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Cardbus
Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus

The Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus adds high-speed USB 2.0
interface to your notebook computer. A switching power
adapter is not required to provide standard power output
for each port. It supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full­speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) data transfer
modes.

Key Features and Benefits

• Compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0

• PCMCIA Cardbus Interface with Power
Management

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

• Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect/
disconnect USB devices without first turning your
notebook computer off

• Works with a various type of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
devices

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.

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System Requirements

PC:

• Pentium

available CardBus Type II slot

• Windows® 2000 SP4 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003
& 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)

MAC®:

• PowerBook

Type II slot

• Mac OS® X v10.2.8 or later

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or equivalent notebook computer with an

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G3 or later with an available CardBus

Package Contents

• Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus

• Quick installation guide

Hardware Installation

A switching power adapter is not required to provide
standard power output for each port. However, certain
high performance USB devices require extra power output
from the ports, this power adapter can be purchased
directly through SIIG at www.SIIG.com, part # AC-X00279.

Important: When using the optional power adapter make
sure to plug it into the CardBus before installing into your
notebook computer. See step 2 below for details.

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

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2. Connect the optional switching power adapter to

the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus, then plug the
switching power adapter into an appropriate power
source.

3. Insert the Cardbus into the Type II PC Card 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.

4. Power on your notebook computer.

Figure 1: Inserting the Cardbus

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