SIIG Computer Drive User Manual

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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
®
or equivalent notebook computer with an
®
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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Driver Installation
Windows
Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Server 2003 & 2008 and Windows
operating system will detect and install the drivers
Vista automatically. No additional driver is necessary.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager.
Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager.
Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click Manage, double click Diagnostics, then click Device Manager.
2. The drivers for this controller show up differently
under different versions of Windows. Please refer to the correct Windows version to verify.
For Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 & 2008
Under Universal Serial Bus controllers:
- NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller...
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
- USB Root Hub (USB 2.0 Root Hub in 2000)
- USB Root Hub (x2)
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For Windows Vista
Under Universal Serial Bus controllers:
- Standard Enhanced PCI to USB...
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
- USB Root Hub
- USB Root Hub
- USB Root Hub
Mac OS (v10.2.8) or later
Mac OS X have built-in driver support for this controller. Just install the board and Mac OS will automatically detect and install the correct drivers for it. No additional driver is necessary.
To Verify Mac OS Installation
Since we didn't load any additional driver under Mac OS, the only way to verify the board works is actually connecting devices to the USB ports.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store where you purchased from. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product to the
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
with the original package must be included.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
following address:
SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.
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About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
PRODUCT NAME
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Cardbus
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Ph: 510-657-8688
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Cardbus is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
March, 2009 Copyright © 2009 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
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