Planex USB 2.0 User manual

Overview
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port technology has emerged in
response to the proliferation of external peripheral devices
(keyboards, mice, scanners, digital cameras, removable drives,
etc.), that are increasingly being connected to the latest generation
of PCs. The USB behaves in a similar fashion to conventional bus
ports (i.e., serial, parallel, PS/2), but is much faster, and since it
does not require any IRQs, more devices can be attached to the
system, and the problem of IRQ conflict is eliminated.
The PX-440C isa PC Card 2 port USB2.0 host. This credit card
sized host is the perfect way to add two USB 2.0 ports to
standard notebook PCs. Installation is quick and easy, simply
slide the PC card into the Type II CardBus slot on your
notebook, and you’re USB ready!
The PX-440C represents the second generation of USB
standards. USB 2.0 technology offers the advantages of
high-speed data throughput, (up to 480Mbps), chainability - the
ability to daisy chain up to 127 USB devices, "Plug and Play",
Hot-Swapping (connection and disconnection) on the fly, and
allows users to take advantage of the USB 2.0 technology on
their current USB 1.1 systems.
With USB 2.0, the latest high-speed peripherals can be connected
externally, eliminating the need to install complicated hardware.
Features
MEasy Installation
MCompliant with USB Version 2.0 - transfer speeds of up to
480 Mbps (40 times faster than USB 1.1)
MFully Forward and Backward Compatible to USB 1.1
MProvides Two External USB Type-A Ports
MAutomatically Switches to the Peripheral’s Highest Supported Speed
MSupports 32-Bit CardBus Type II Slots
MImproves peripheral performance for: Printers, Scanners, PC
Cameras, Device Storage Units, Broadband Network Connections
MCompliant with OHCI v1.0a and EHCI v0.95
System Requirements
MWindows XP, Windows 2000*
MA Type II CardBus PC Card slot
Note: High USB 2.0 transfer speeds of up to 480 MBps can
only be obtained with USB 2.0 driver support.
Currently, Windows XP has native USB 2.0 support.
Support for other Windows versions will be
forthcoming.
Introduction
1. DC Input Jack
If you choose to use an optional DC Power Adapter (requires
separate purchase), its cable plugs in here
Note: Ordinarily, the hub gets its power from the computer,
but if large, or power hungry peripherals are
connected, this might not be sufficient, and may result
in erratic operation. In this case, a DC Power Adapter
should be used.
2. USB Type A Ports
The cables from your USB peripherals can plug into either
port.
Installation
Windows Driver Installation
1. With your notebook booted up, slide the PX-440C into itsType
II Cardbus slot. Windows detects the PX-440C’s presence and
displays a Found New Hardware message.
2. When the New Hardware Wizard appears, Click on Next to
continue.
3. In the dialog box that comes up, leave the default choice:
Search for a suitable driver for my device...; Click on Next to
continue.
4. In the dialog box that comes up, check Floppy disk drives; put
the driver diskette that came with your card into the floppy
drive; Click on Next to continue.
5. In the confirmation dialog box that comes up, Click on Next to
continue. Files are now copied to your hard disk.
6. After the driver files have been copied to the hard disk, a
dialog box appears to tell you that the installation has
finished. Click on Finish. Windows now reboots.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart
JofPart15 ofFCC Rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and usedin
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
encetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
MReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
MIncrease the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
MConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that which the receiver is connected.
MConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for help.
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7. After Windows completes the installation, to check that the
adapter was correctly installed, navigate down through the
following folders:
My Computer →Control Panel →System; select the Device
Manager tab; click the Plus Sign in front of the Universal
serial bus controller.
If the adapter was installed correctly, the following entries
should appear:
Intel 82371AB / EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller
NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
USB 2.0 PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller
Note: Depending on the Windows version, there may be
some slight variation in the wording.
Connecting Peripherals
After Windows reboots:
1. If you choose to use an optional DC Power Adapter, plug the
DC Adapter into an AC source; plug the Adapter cable into
the DC Jack.
2. Plug your USB peripherals into any available port.
Specifications
Function Specification
USB Connectors 2 Type-A
Transfer Rate 1.5 / 12 / 480 Mbps
(bits per second)
USB Specs v2.0 and v1.1 Compatible
DC Input 5V, 1.5A (min.)
Operating Temperature 5 ~ 40oC
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60oC
Humidity 0 ~ 80% RH, Noncondensing
Housing Plastic
Weight 50g
Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 115.5 x 54 x 13.8 mm
imited Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY
FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION
EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation,
expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or
use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality,
performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose.
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