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Adaptec XHub4
Quick Start Guide
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Before You Begin
To use your Adaptec XHub4
®
, you need:
■A PC-compatible notebook or desktop computer with:
■A 266-MHz or faster processor
■Windows®XP or Windows 2000 (see page 3 for
Windows Me/Windows 98SE information)
■An available USB port
■One high-quality USB cable for each USB device you
wish to connect to your XHub4. (One USB cable is
included with your hub.
)
■The power adapter included in your XHub4 package
About USB 2.0 Performance
For your XHub4 and USB 2.0 devices to operate at USB 2.0
speeds, the XHub4 must be connected to a USB 2.0 port,
and USB 2.0 drivers with hub support must be installed on
your computer.
If your computer does not have a built-in USB 2.0 port,
Adaptec recommends connecting your XHub4 to an
Adaptec USB 2.0 adapter for the highest-quality USB 2.0
connection.
Note: USB 1.1 devices won’t operate at USB 2.0 speeds,
even if they’re connected to a USB 2.0 hub or adapter.
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Plugging in Your XHub4
Follow the picture to connect your XHub4. You don’t have
to power off your computer before connecting the hub.
Note: To ensure that all your USB devices operate
properly, Adaptec recommends that you always
connect your XHub4 to a power source.
(To power source)
Step 1:
Plug the XHub into the
USB port on your laptop or
desktop computer. (The
location of your available
USB port may differ from
what’s shown in this
example.)
Step 2:
Plug the power
adapter into the
XHub’s Power port.
(See Note below.)
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Installing Device Drivers
Follow the instructions provided for your operating
system:
Windows XP and Windows 2000
If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you do
not need to install any device drivers. Your XHub4 is ready
for use when it’s properly connected and your computer is
powered on.
Windows Me and Windows 98SE
If you are using Windows Me or Windows 98SE,
Adaptec’s USB 2.0 drivers are available on the Adaptec
Web site at download.adaptec.com.
Select USB, then select the XHub4 (or AUH-4400). Then
download the latest driver for your operating system.
Follow the instructions provided on the site to download
and install the driver.
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Plugging in Your Devices
Follow this picture to connect your USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices
to your XHub4. You can use any USB port on the hub.
You can buy additional
USB cables on the Adaptec Web
site, at
www.adaptec.com/buy-cables .
See About USB 2.0 Performance on page 1 for information
about USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices.
Understanding the LEDs
Status of Device
LED Green Red Amber
Power
LED
USB
connection to
computer OK
Power
connection OK
USB and
power adapter
connections
OK
Device
LEDs
(1 – 4)
USB device
connected to
port.
N/A N/A
USB device cable Device LEDs
(numbered 1–4)
correspond to
USB ports
USB ports
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Daisy-Chaining XHubs
If you want to add more USB 2.0 ports to your system,
Adaptec XHub4 hubs can be daisy-chained (linked in
series). You can connect up to five XHub4 hubs.
To create a daisy-chain:
1Connect the first XHub4 to your computer and to a
power source. (See page 2.)
2Use a USB cable to connect the next XHub4 to one of
the USB ports on the first XHub4.
3Repeat until all your XHub4 hubs are connected.
4Connect each XHub4 to a power source, using power
adapters.
First XHub4 in chain:
Connect to USB port on computer
Last XHub4 in chain
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems using your XHub4 or USB devices,
work through this list of troubleshooting suggestions:
■Ensure that all cables are properly and fully connected.
■Ensure that the XHub4 is connected to a power source,
and that the power source is turned on.
Note: If you disconnect the power source while
the XHub4 is in use, the hub will stop working.
To reset the hub, disconnect it from the USB port
on your computer, then plug it back in and
reconnect the power source.
■Ensure that your USB devices are powered on.
■Ensure that USB 2.0 device drivers are installed on
your computer. See Installing Device Drivers on page 3
for more information.
■Ensure that drivers for your USB devices have been
properly installed. Refer to your devices’
documentation for instructions.
■If you have more than one available USB port on your
computer, try plugging the XHub4 into a different
port.
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Copyright
©2003 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of
Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
Trademarks
XHub, Adaptec, and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec,
Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions.
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE, and Windows Me
are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other
countries, used under license.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Changes
The material in this document is for information only and is subject
to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made
in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec,
Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this
document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the product design
without reservation and without notification to its users.
Disclaimer
I F THIS PRODUCT DIRECTS YOU TO COPY MATERIALS , YOU MUST HAVE
PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO
AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR
OTHER REMEDIES .
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Adaptec Customer Support
If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec
product, check this document first—you will find answers to
most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use
the support options listed below.
Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number
■Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique
12-digit TSID number. The TSID number identifies your
product and support status.
■The TSID number is included on two white, bar-coded labels,
like the example below.
Support Options
■Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at
ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and
frequently asked questions for your product.
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■For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's
Technical Support Specialists at ask.adaptec.com.
■To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables,
call [phone]. Or, you can order cables online at
www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.
Europe
■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com.
■German and English: Search the Adaptec Support
Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-de.adaptec.com for articles,
troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your
product.
For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's
Technical Support Specialists at ask-de.adaptec.com.
■French: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at
ask-fr.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and
frequently asked questions for your product.
For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's
Technical Support Specialists at ask-fr.adaptec.com.
■To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables,
go to www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.
Japan
■Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at
ask.adaptec.co.jp
■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.co.jp.
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Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty
1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product
that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product should
become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option,
will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase
price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s
expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec.
2. Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an
exchange basis and will either be new or reconditioned. All replaced
parts or products shall become the property of Adaptec. This warranty
shall not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, misuse,
abuse or as a result of unauthorized service or parts.
3. Warranty service is available to the purchaser by delivering the product
during the warranty period to an authorized Adaptec service facility or
to Adaptec and providing proof of purchase price and date. The
purchaser shall bear all shipping, packing and insurance costs and all
other costs, excluding labor and parts, necessary to effectuate repair,
replacement or refund under this warranty.
4. For more information on how to obtain warranty service, write or
telephone Adaptec at 691 South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA
95035, [phone].
5. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY
PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF
ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, OR AS A RESULT OF
UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS.
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6. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE
ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT SHALL (A)
HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE, (B) TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY AT THE
EXPIRATION OF SUCH PERIOD AND (C) TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW BE EXCLUDED. IN THE EVENT THIS
PRODUCT BECOMES DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY
PERIOD, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE
REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ARE NOT THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF ADAPTEC AND, TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR
PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE EXTENT NOT
UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE.
7. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
8. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
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Regulatory Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. However, if this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
■Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to
ensure compliance of this unit to the specified limits of the rules.
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.
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European Union Compliance Statement
This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and
found to comply with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended
by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, in accordance with:
■EN55022 (1998) Emissions
■EN55024 (1998) Immunity:
– EN61000-4-2 (1998) Electrostatic discharge: ±4 kV contact, ±8
kV air
– EN61000-4-3 (1998) Radiated immunity
– EN61000-4-4 (1995) Electrical fast transients/burst: ±1 kV
AC, ±0.5 kV I/O
– EN61000-4-5 (1995) Surges ±1 kV differential mode, ±2 kV
common mode
– EN61000-4-6 (1996) Conducted immunity: 3 V
– EN61000-4-11 (1994) Supply dips and variation: 30% and
100%
In addition, all equipment requiring U.L. listing has been found
to comply with EMC Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/
68/EEC in accordance with EN60950 with amendments A1, A2,
A3, A4, A11.
Australian/New Zealand Compliance Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New
Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum
Management Agency.
Adaptec, Inc. AUH-4400
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative)
This equipment complies to class B Information Technology
equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for
Interface). This equipment is designed for home use but it may
causes radio frequency interference problem if used too near to a
television or radio. Please handle it correctly per this
documentation.
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Adaptec, Inc.
691 South Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035 USA
©2003 Adaptec, Inc.
All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo
are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be
registered in some jurisdictions.
Part Number: 513637-06, Ver.AALB 07/03
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