SIIG Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W Quick Installation Manual

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Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W
Quick Installation Guide

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Introducing the ExpressCard CF R/W

The Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W easily adds a high
speed CompactFlash card reader/writer to ExpressCard

™

equipped systems.

Features and Benefits

• Support CF Type I/II, PIO 0-4, MDMA 0-2 and
UDMA 0-6 modes

• Compliant with ExpressCard standard

• PCIe based (not USB) reader takes advantage of
larger bus bandwidth for higher data throughput

• Suitable for laptop computers equipped with an
ExpressCard slot

• Supports Windows and Mac OS and works in both
34mm and 54mm ExpressCard slots

• Ideal for high-speed, high capacity UDMA CF
memory cards - transfers large files at blazing speeds

Note: Actual throughput may vary due to CF
memory card and computer configuration.

Serial # Sticker

For future product return or exchange, this serial # is
required. Please keep it for your reference.

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System Requirements

• PC or Mac notebook computer with an available
ExpressCard slot

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

• Mac OS X 10.5.x or later

Package Contents

• Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W

• Driver CD

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Figure 1. Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W

LED (Red)

The LED will be powered on when a memory card is
inserted and it will flash when the memory card is
accessed.

CF Slot

ExpressCard Connector

LED

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Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the Hi-Speed ExpressCard
CF R/W are provided below. Since the design of

computers vary, refer to your system’s reference manual
for further information, if needed.

1. Insert your memory card into the Hi-Speed ExpressCard
CF R/W, then insert the Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W
into the ExpressCard slot of the computer with it's
ExpressCard Connector facing the slot. Push the
ExpressCard into the slot gently, yet firmly for a
solid connection.

Note: Some ExpressCard slots will click when the
ExpressCard is fully inserted into the slot.

2. If your system was powered off when you plugged
in the ExpressCard, turn it on and go to Driver

Installation on page 3. Otherwise, go directly to
Driver Installation on page 3.

Driver Installation

Insert the Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W and your CF
memory card into the computer and Windows will
automatically install it's built in driver for it. However,
high-speed CF memory cards, when used in conjuction
with the driver from the CD, may return better
performance. To install this driver, follow the directions
for your OS version in the order that they appear.

Note: The Hi-Speed ExpressCard CF R/W along with
a memory card must be installed into the system
before you install the driver from the CD.