Ratoc Systems PCIU2 User manual

PCIU2
User’s Manual
June 2001
Rev.1.0
USB2.0 PCI Host Board

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Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................... 3
1-1. Features.......................................................................................................3
1-2. Restrictions .................................................................................................3
1-3. Required Operating Systems ....................................................................3
1-4. Other Requirements...................................................................................3
2. Before installing... ................................................................. 4
2-1. Package .......................................................................................................4
2-2. Using Low-Profile Bracket .......................................................................4
3. Setting up............................................................................... 5
3-1. Installing the PCI board ............................................................................5
3-2. Installing the driver(Windows 98SE).......................................................6
3-3. Installing the driver(Windows 2000) .....................................................11
3-4. Installing the driver(Windows Me) ........................................................14
4. Registration and Tech-support .......................................... 16
4-1. How to Register........................................................................................16
4-2. Software Update and Support ................................................................16
5. Options................................................................................. 17
6. Specifications....................................................................... 18
Appendix.................................................................................. 19

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•Supports480Mbps(High-speed), 12Mbps(Full-speed), 1.5Mbps(Low-speed)data transfer mode.
ThisUSB2.0 hostadapter isfully backwards compatible withthe currrentUSB1.1 devices.
•Certifiedand passed USBHI-SPEED Compliancetest.
•IncludesouroriginalUSB2.0 EHCIdriver.
Supports Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000.
•500mAmax. per portavailable.
•Includes Low-ProfilePCI bracket. Youcan use thisPCIU2 PCI boardwith a Low-ProfilePC.
•You can’tconnect aUSB2.0 device viaa USB2.0 HUB.
•Thedriverdoesn’t supportIsochrounous transfermode.
•Whenyouremove aUSB deviceand connectit again,you haveto waitfor over3 secondsbefore you
connectit again.
•Youcan’tremove/connecta USBdevicewhen PCis inthefollowing status:
Instandby mode, gettingready forstandy mode,resuming fromstandbymode.
Inhybernationmode, gettingreadyforhybernation mode,resumingfromhybernation mode.
•This driverdoesn’t support remotewake upfrom a USBdevice.
•Otherrestrictionsare writteninthe readme.txtfile.
1-3. Required Operating Systems
•Windows 98SE(Second Edition)
•Windows 2000
•WindowsMe(MillenniumEdition)
1-4. Other Requirements
•AvailablePCIslot
ThisUser’s Guidedescribes howto install theRATOCUSB2.0PCI HostAdapter Board.
(calledPCIU2in thisUser’sGuide).
TheinformationintheREADME.TXTfileontheCD-ROM mayincludethelatestinformation.
Besure toread thefile aswell.
1. Introduction
1-2. Restrictions
1-1. Features

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2. Before installing...
2-1. Package
Check the packagecontents:
•PCIU2 PCI Board
•Low profile bracket
•Software CD-ROM
•User’s manual
NOTE
Ifanyof these items are missingfromthePCIU2retail package, contact yoursupplier
immediately.
2-2. Using Low-Profile Bracket
Ifyou usethe PCIU2 witha Low-Profile PC,you haveto replace thebracket withthe bundled
Low-Profilebracket as shownbelow.

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Afterinstallingit, startyourPC. Then,youneed toinstall thedriverfor thePCIU2.
A)When you use Windows 98SE----------- Proceed to Chapter 3-2.
B)When you use Windows 2000------------Proceed to Chapter 3-3.
C)When you use Windows Me--------------Proceed to Chapter 3-4.
Turnoffyour computerandinstall thePCIU2 intoaPCI slot.
Pleasenotethefollowing:
1.YouhavetoinstallthePCIU2firmly.IfthePCIU2isn’tinstalledfirmly,thisproductor
your PC may get damaged.
2.Besure thegold contact ofthe PCIboard iscompletely in awhite PCIslot.
3.Besure to fasten thebracket of the PCIboard with ascrew as shown below.
3. Setting up
3-1. Installing the PCI board

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3-2. Installing the driver(Windows 98SE)
Whenyouuse Windows 98SE,followthe stepstoinstall thedriver.
1. When youstartyourPCafter installingthePCIU2,thefollowing HardwareWizard will
appear. Insert the PCIU2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and click [Next].
2. Select [Searchforthe bestdriverfor your device.(Recommended)]and click [Next].
3. Click [Next]. Uncheck allthe options.

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4. Select [Theupdateddriver(Recommended)NEC USBOpen HostController]and click
[Next].
5. Click [Next].
6. Click[Finish].
7. Thesame hardwarewizardas shownatthe step 1through6 willappearagain.
Follow the same procedure.

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10. Select [Specifya location]andtype in [D:\PCIU2]and click [Next].
(D means your CD-ROM drive letter. If your CD-ROM is “E”, you have to type in
[E:\PCIU2].)
8. Then,thefollowinghardwarewizardwillappear.
9. Select [Searchforthe bestdriverfor your device.(Recommended)]and click [Next].

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11. Make sure Windowsfound thePCIEHCI.INF filein thePCIU2 folderin theCD-ROM drive.
Then,click [Next].
12. Click[Finish].
13. Restart your PC.
You have now finished installing the driver.

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14. Toverifythatthe driveris installed correctly,right-clickon [MyComputer],select[System
Properties], and then select the [DeviceManager] tab.
If you can find two [NEC USB Open Host Controller] strings and a [RATOC PCI USB
EnhancedHost Controller]string under the[UniversalSerialBusControllers],the
driverisinstalledcorrectly.

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3-3. Installing the driver(Windows 2000)
Beforeyou installthedriver,makesureWindows2000 ServicePack2 orlateris alreadyinstalled .
ToverifyService Pack2or lateris installed,right-clickon [MyComputer], andthen select[System
Properties].Ifyoucan finda“Service Pack”string asshownbelow, ServicePackis alreadyinstalled in
yoursystem.
AfterverifyingServicePack2 orlaterisinstalled,followthe steps:
1. When youstartyourPCafter installingthePCIU2,thefollowing HardwareWizard will
appear. Insert the PCIU2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and click [Next].
2. Select [Searchfor asuitabledriver formydevice(recommended)] and click [Next].

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3. Select[Specify alocation]and click [Next].
4. Thefollowingdialogboxwillappear.Typein [E:\PCIU2]andclick[OK].
(E means your CD-ROM drive letter. If your CD-ROM is “D”, you have to type in
[D:\PCIU2].)
5. Make sureWindowsfound thePCIEHCI.INF filein thePCIU2 folderin theCD-ROM drive.
Then,click [Next].
6. Click[Finish].
7. Restart yourPC.
You have now finished installing the driver.

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8. Toverifythat thedriveris installedcorrectly,right-click on[MyComputer],select [System
Properties],and thenselect the[Hardware] tab. Then,click the[Device Manager]button.
If you can find two [NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller] strings and a [RATOC
PCIUSB EnhancedHostController]stringunder the[Universal SerialBus
Controllers],thedriverisinstalled correctly.

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2. Select [RATOC PCI USBEnhancedHostController]and click [OK].
3-4. Installing the driver(Windows Me)
Whenyouuse Windows Me,followthe stepstoinstall thedriver.
1. When youstartyourPCafter installingthePCIU2,thefollowing HardwareWizard will
appear.Insert the PCIU2CD-ROM into theCD-ROM drive andselect [Automaticsearch
fora betterdriver(Recommended)]and click[Next].
3. Click[Finish].
4. Restart yourPC.
You have now finished installing the driver.

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NOTE
Youmayfindthe[RATOCPCIUSBEnhancedHostController]stringwithgreen?marks.
Butthisdoesn’t affect thepeformanceofthis PCIU2 board.
5. Toverifythat thedriveris installedcorrectly,right-click on[MyComputer],select [System
Properties], and then select the [DeviceManager] tab.
If you can find two [NEC USB Open Host Controller] strings and a[RATOC PCI USB
EnhancedHost Controller]string under the[UniversalSerialBusControllers],the
driverisinstalledcorrectly.

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4-1. How to Register
Wehighly recommendtoregisteryourselfasour customerthroughouron-lineregistration.
1. Onthe Internet,access oursite(http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/)
2. Followwindowmenuguidetoregister.
3. Filloutandsubmittheregistrationform.
4-2. Software Update and Support
-DriverUpdate-
Thelatestdriver orutilitysoftwareare subjecttochange forimprovementorbug fix.
Youcandownload thelatest versionfromour website.
(http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/)
-TechnicalSupport-
Youcanget aTechsupport fromRATOCatthe following.
(OpenMonday - Friday,9:30A.M. to5:00P.M(PST))
RATOCSystems International,Inc.Techsupport
Address: 1933 O’Toole Avenue Suite A109
SanJose, CA 95131, U.S.A.
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
Web : http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/
NOTE:
Pleaseincludethefollowinginformationtohelpustoassistyouintheeventofaproblem:
•Ourproductname,serial number,andproductdescription
•HostComputerName, OS version
•Driverversion
4. Registration and Tech-support

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Optionisavailable (soldseparately)at theweb site:
1.http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/
2.http://www.firewireshop.com
-USB2-01 (USB2.0 cable(3 feet))
Ifyou haveanyquestions abouttheoption, contactto:
RATOC SystemsInsternational,Inc. Tech Support
TEL : [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail:[email protected]
5. Options

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Model Name
Board Type
PCI Bus transfer
USB data transfer rate
Environment
USB connector
USB port corrent
Optional connector
USB 2.0 Type A x 2port
500mA at each port(MAX.)
J4 connectorto be used foran optional frontbay
6. Specifications
PCIU2
USB2.0 PCI Host Board
32bitPCI BusMaster(PCI LocalBus 2.2 compliant)
480/12/1.5 Mbps(HS/FS auto-detection)
Operating temperature0°C/32°F - 55°C/131°F
Relativehumidity20%- 80%(noncondensing)

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Copyright
©2001 RATOC Systems,Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, store 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 RATOC Systems,Inc.
Trademarks
-Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
-Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Changes
The information in this User’s Manual is furnished for information only and is subject to change without notice.
RATOC Systems,Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the product design or product improvements without
reservations and without notification to its users. RATOC Systems,Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any
errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
I)FCC Compliance Statement
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 instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television 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
followingmeasures:
(1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
(3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
(4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may
result in this unit not complying with FCC Rules Part 15.
II)European Union Compliance Statement
This device complies with EN55022 Class B/EN55024.
Appendix