Adaptec DuoConnect AUA-1422 User manual
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AUA-1422
DuoConnect for Notebooks
Installation Guide
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This Guide explains how to install the Adaptec AUA-1422 DuoConnectTM
for Notebooks adapter and device drivers on your notebook computer.
For more detailed installation instructions, troubleshooting tips, and
support and warranty information, refer to the User’s Guide on the CD.
What’s in the Kit
Your DuoConnect for Notebooks kit includes:
■Adaptec AUA-1422 DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter
■DuoConnect for Notebooks CD containing device drivers and the
DuoConnect for Notebooks User’s Guide
■Adaptec DuoConnect for Notebooks InstallationGuide
System Requirements
To use your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter, you need a
PC-compatible notebook computer with:
■Pentium®II processor or equivalent (400 MHz or faster)
■Microsoft®Windows®2000 or Windows XP
■Available CardBus slot
■CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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Installation Overview
You install your DuoConnect for Notebooks in three simple steps:
1Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter. (See page 3.)
2Install the device drivers. (See page 4.)
3Connect your devices. (See page 6.)
Step 1: Inserting the Adapter
To successfully install your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter:
1Power on your computer, if you haven’t already.
2Disconnect any devices that are
connected to the adapter.
3Carefully insert the adapter into the
CardBus slot of your computer, as
shown.
4Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks
CD into your CD-ROM drive, if you
haven’t done so already.
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Step 2: Installing the Device Drivers
Follow the instructions for your operating system:
■For Windows XP, see below.
■For Windows 2000, see page 5.
Note: For more detailed driver installation instructions, and for
instructions on verifying driver installation, refer to the User’s
Guide on the DuoConnect for Notebooks CD.
Windows XP
When you insert your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter, Windows
recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New
Hardware Wizard.
To complete the driver installation:
1Select Install the software automatically..., then click Next.
2Click Finish.
3Select Install the software automatically..., then click Next.
4When the installation is complete, click Finish.
5If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
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Windows 2000
When you insert your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter, Windows
recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New
Hardware Wizard.
To complete the installation:
1Click Next.
2Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next.
3Select only CD-ROM drives, then click Next.
4Click Next.
5When the installation is complete, click Finish.
6Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
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Step 3: Connecting Your Devices
You can connect standard USB 1.1 and high-speed USB 2.0 devices to
your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter. To ensure proper functioning,
Adaptec recommends using only standard USB cables with a maximum
length of 6 feet (2 meters). High-quality cables are available for sale on
the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.
You can also connect FireWire
TM
devices to your DuoConnect for
Notebooks adapter using standard FireWire cables
.
Note: You may also require an external power source. Refer to the
User’s Guide
on the CD for detailed information.
For more information about connecting your USB and FireWire devices,
refer to the User’s Guide on the DuoConnect for Notebooks CD.
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Hot-plugging
Your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter supports hot-plugging, so you
can connect and disconnect your devices while your computer is running.
Caution: Some devices (like CD-ROM drives and hard disk drives)
must be stopped, using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon, before
they are unplugged. Refer to your device’s documentation for
more information.
Device manufacturers support hot-plugging in different ways. Refer to
your devices’ documentation for connection recommendations.
Note: If you move a device from one adapter connector to another,
your operating system may initiate a new hardware installation
process. Refer to the Readme file for details.
See
Removing the Adapter on page 8
for important information about
safely removing your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter.
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Removing the Adapter
You must use the Unplug or Eject Hardware Wizard to properly
disconnect your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter from your
computer.
To disconnect the adapter:
1Stop and disconnect all devices connected to the adapter. (Refer to
your devices’ documentation for instructions, if required.)
2Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware Wizard icon (shown at
right) on your system tray, which is in the bottom right
corner of your screen.
3Click NEC USB Open Host Controller, then click Stop.
Your system stops your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter. A
message appears telling you that the device has been stopped.
4Click OK.
It is now safe to remove your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter.
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