Black Box IC159A User manual

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February 2010
MT1000A-85-R4
BL A C K B OX®
Connect up to four USB 3.0 devices,
such as MP3 players, digital cameras,
or printers, to your computer.
USB 3.0 4-Port Hub
IC159A
1. Specifications
Compliance — FCC Class A, Part 15, Subpart B, CE, RoHS
Connectors — (1) USB Type B upstream port,
(4) USB Type A downstream ports
Power — Self-powered: 5-V, 4-A;
With power adapter: Input: 100–240 V. 50-60 Hz;
Output: 5-V, 4-A
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F
(0 to +40° C);
Storage: +14 to +185° F (-10 to +85° C)
Humidity — Up to 95%, noncondensing
Size — 0.9"H x 3.75"W x 2.36"D (2.28 x 9.5 x 5.9 cm)
Weight — Hub only: 2.5 oz. (70.9 g)
2. Overview
Use the USB 3.0 4-Port Hub to connect up to four USB 3.0
devices to your computer at speeds up to 4.8 Gbps.
2.1 Features
• Compatible with the USB 3.0 specification.
• Maintains optimal speeds when using multiple USB devices.
• Automatic self-powered status monitoring
• Plug-and-play
• Has (1) upstream and (4) downstream ports
2.2 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is
missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at
724-746-5500 or [e-mail].
• (1) USB 3.0 4-Port Hub
• (1) power adapter
• (1) USB 3.0 cable
• This user’s manual
For a typical application diagram and
for verify the installation instructions, turn this page over…

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2.3 Typical Application
Figure 1 shows a typical application.
DV USB USB
hub enclosure
SuperSpeed (4.8 Gbps)
to transfer files
USB 3.0
adapter
Notebook
computer
Figure 1. Sample application.
3. Verify the Installation
After you connect this hub to a PC via a USB 3.0 cable, the
system will detect the device and install the required drivers
automatically. After the installation is finished, go to Device
Manager to verify the entire installlation. See Figures 2–4.
For Windows®XP:
Figure 2. Verify Windows XP installation.
For Windows Vista®:
Figure 3. Verify Windows Vista installation.
For Windows 7:
Figure 4. Verify Windows 7 installation.
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