Adaptec AUA-2000 User manual

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Adaptec AUA-2000/3100LP/
4000A/5100
USB2connect Adapter
Installation Guide

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Introduction
This Guide describes how to install Adaptec AUA-2000, AUA-3100LP,
AUA-4000A and AUA-5100 adapters in Windows®and Macintosh®
computers. These USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapters are compatible
with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices and work in virtually any PCI slot.
Note: Refer to the Readme file on the CD for operating system
support.
The AUA-2000 and AUA-3100LP adapters are shown below.
AUA-2000 AUA-3100LP
Internal connector
External
connectors

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The AUA-4000A and AUA-5100 adapters are shown below.
Note: The AUA-5100 has an internal USB connector (in addition to
five external connectors). For details on enabling the internal
connector, refer to the USB2connect User’s Guide on the CD.
External
connectors
Internal
connector
AUA-5100
AUA-4000A

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Kit Contents
If you purchased your USB2connect adapter from a retail distributor,
your kit contains the following items:
■One Adaptec USB2connect adapter
■Printed USB2connect Installation Guide
■USB2connect CD containing:
■USB2connect User’s Guide in Acrobat Reader format
■Acrobat Reader software
■Drivers
■Readme file
■Low-profile bracket (AUA-3100LP kits only)
The User’s Guide on the CD provides detailed driver installation
instructions and troubleshooting tips. In addition, the User’s Guide
provides Technical Support, and Warranty information for your adapter.

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Installing the USB2connect Adapter
1Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a
grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back
of your computer) before handling the USB2connect adapter.
2Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord.
3Open the computer cabinet. See your computer documentation for
specific instructions, if needed.
4Locate an unused 32- or 64-bit PCI expansion slot and remove the
expansion slot cover. Save the slot cover screw for use in Step 6.
64-bit PCI slot
32-bit PCI slot
Expansion
slot cover
Slot cover
screw

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5Low-profile computers only– To install the AUA-3100LP adapter in a
low-profile computer, replace the existing full-height bracket with
the low-profile bracket included in your kit. Remove and replace the
bracket attachment screws on the adapter as shown below.

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6Insert the USB2connect adapter in the PCI expansion slot. Press the
adapter firmly into the slot until it clicks into place. Replace the slot
cover screw. When installed properly, the adapter should be level
with the expansion slot, as shown below.
7Close the computer cabinet and reattach the power cord.
8Restart your computer and install drivers for your USB2connect
adapter.
USB2connect card
Slot cover screw

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