D-Link DFB-A5 User manual

USB 2.0 & Firewire
Combo PCI Adapter
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DFB-A5
This product can be used with theThis product can be used with the
This product can be used with theThis product can be used with the
This product can be used with the
following operating systems:following operating systems:
following operating systems:following operating systems:
following operating systems:
Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SEWindows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE
Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SEWindows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE
Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE
Macintosh OS v10.1Macintosh OS v10.1
Macintosh OS v10.1Macintosh OS v10.1
Macintosh OS v10.1
Check Your Package Contents
Thesearetheitemsincludedwithyourpurchase:
If any of the below items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Before You Begin
Youmusthaveatleastthefollowing:
•WindowsXP/Me/2000/98SE orMacintoshOS v10.1
•Pentium Class CPU or Higher
•OneAvailablePCISlot
•CD-ROMDrive
• DFB-A5 USB 2.0 & Firewire Combo
PCI Adapter
• CD-ROM (containing Drivers,
Installation Guide and Warranty)
Run theDriver CD before you install theDFB-A5.
The Driver CD contains an installation program that
significantly simplifies the installation process.
Windows Users

Click Install Drivers
If the Autorun screen does not automatically start, click on Start > Run, enter
“D:\Autorun.exe” and click OK. “D” represents the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
Replace it if your CD-ROM drive is a different letter.
Only Windows XP users will
see this screen.
Click Continue Anyway
Insert the D-Link CD-ROM
Into Your Computer
Mac users please proceed to
the next page.
Turn on your computer and
insert the D-Link DFB-A5Driver
CD in the CD-ROM drive.
Select No and
Shut Down
your computer.

Installing The DFB-A5 Combo PCI
Adapter Into Your Computer
Remove the outer cover of your computer.
Refertoyourcomputermanualasneeded.
Remove the backplate. (The small piece
of metal that covers the opening for the
PCI card).
Make sure that your computer is turned OFFMake sure that your computer is turned OFF
Make sure that your computer is turned OFFMake sure that your computer is turned OFF
Make sure that your computer is turned OFF
before you install the DFB-A5.before you install the DFB-A5.
before you install the DFB-A5.before you install the DFB-A5.
before you install the DFB-A5.
Locate an available PCI slot and
insert theDFB-A5 carefully into the
PCI slot.
Secure theDFB-A5 with the screw from
the backplate. Replace your computer's
cover and plug in the power cord.
Turn OnTurn On
Turn OnTurn On
Turn On your computer.
PCI Slot

Windows XP Users
Completing The Driver Installation
Follow these steps to complete installation under Windows XP for each device that
Windows prompts you to install.
Click Next
Click Continue Anyway
Click Finish

Windows 2000 & Me Users
TheDFB-A5 driver installation will proceed automatically for Windows
2000 & Me users while Windows is starting.
Click Next
Click Continue Anyway
Click Finish

Windows 98SE Users
Click Next
Click Next
Click Next
Select only
CD-ROM
drive

Windows 98SE Users
Click Finish
When prompted, Restart Your
Computer to complete the installation.
Windows 98SE may prompt
you for the Windows 98SE
Setup disk. If prompted,
insert the Windows 98SE
Setup disk and select OK.
Click Next
Click Next

Macintosh OS X 10.1 Users
Double-click DFB-A5 when it
appears on the desktop
Double-click
USB2EHCI_V1033 when
it appears on the desktop
Insert the DFB-A5 Driver CD
into the CD-ROM drive.
Drag-&-drop
USB2EHCI_V1033_1130.img
to the desktop
Double-click
USB2EHCI-
V1033_1130.
IMG from the
desktop
Double-click
USB2EHCI_V1033.pkg

Macintosh OS X 10.1 Users
Enter your Name
& Password
Click the Lock
Click Continue
Click OK

Macintosh OS X 10.1 Users
Click Continue
Select a
Destination
Volume
Click Install
Click Continue
Installation

Macintosh OS X 10.1 Users
Click Restart
TheDFB-A5 installation is now complete.
Once properly installed, the DFB-A5 USB 2.0 & Firewire 5-Port PCI Adapter can be
used to connect USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and Firewire devices to your computer.
Thediagrambelowshowsatypical installationusingtheDFB-A5and other peripherals.
Typical DFB-A5 Installation

Introduction to USB 2.0 and Helpful Tips
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a standard for connecting exter-
nal devices to your computer quickly and easily. One of the nice things
about USB is that power can be provided to the USB device through the
USB cable. However, some devices such as printers need more power
than the USB ports can provide, so those devices will have to use an
external power source. USB also allows the device to be connected and
removed from the PC without the need to shut -down the computer.
USB 2.0 is the second generation standard that improves on USB 1.1 to
provide faster and more reliable data transfers. USB 1.1's speed of
12Mbps is extended to 480Mbps in USB 2.0. The improved speed and
bandwidth opens up the possibility for newfound solutions such as external
backup or data storage solutions, as well as digital audio and video
solutions.
One important feature of the USB 2.0 standard is that it is backward
compliant with USB 1.0 and USB 1.1.This means that all of your current
USB products will work with USB 2.0 adapters.
Many USB products are widely available on the market and more are
being developed for future release. Because of the high speed of the USB
interface, a USB hub can be used to connect more than one USB device
to one USB port at one time. The USB standard specifies that up to 127
devices can be connected to your computer.
Introduction
Helpful Tips
•When connecting the USB cable to the computer, make sure that the
USB cable is inserted securely.
•Remember that when connecting USB 1.0 or USB 1.1 products into a
USB 2.0 adapter, the USB 1x product will not work faster.
•To ensure optimal performance when using USB 2.0 devices, use a
USB 2.0 certified cable such as theDUB-C5AB.
•TheDFB-A5 USB ports will work in Macintosh OS 8/9 at USB 1.1
speeds using the built-in drivers for the appropriate operating system.

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UnitedStatesforthedurationofthewarrantyperiodonthisproduct.
U.S.customerscancontactD-Link technicalsupportthroughour
websiteorbyphone.
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
(877)45D-LINK
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week
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their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DFB-A5.11252002