Ricoh PCI-to-PC Card Adapter User manual

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PCI-to-PC Card Adapter
PCI-to-CardBus Adapter Single
Quick Installation Guide
1. Introduction
The PCI-to-PC Card Adapter/PCI-to-CardBus Adapter Single provides
easy upgrade and expansion solutions to your system through all kinds of
PC Cards. It can work together with 16-bit PCMCIA or 32-bit CardBus
wireless PC Card turning your computer into a wireless-enabled system.
1-1 Features and Benefits
• Compliant with PCI Specification, revision 2.2
• Supports 32-bit CardBus (Card-32) and 16-bit
(PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2) PC Cards
• Provides one type II PC Card slot for
various kinds of PC Card connection
• Provides easy upgrade and expansion solutions to your system
through all kinds of PC Cards
• Works with various types of 16-bit PCMCIA and
32-bit CardBus PC Cards
• Together with PCMCIA or CardBus wireless PC Card
turning your computer into a wireless-enabled system

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Remark:
 PCI-to-PC Card Adapter (with driver CD-title bundled)
supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PCMCIA PC Card
under Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
 PCI-to-CardBus Adapter Single (no driver bundled)
supports 32-bit CardBus PC Card under Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP and 16-bit PCMCIA PC Card under
Windows XP only
1-2 System Requirements
 Pentium or equivalent PC computer with one available PCI slot
 Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
2. Installation
2-1 Static Electricity Precaution
One of the routine precautions you must be aware of when working with
computer components is the problem of static electricity discharge.
Caution: Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your
system. To avoid possible static electricity discharge during the
installation, please follow the guidelines below:
 Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching a
large grounded metal surface or the computer case (if plugged in),
for a few seconds.
 During the installation, avoid any contact with internal parts.
2-2 Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided below, since the
design of computer cases and motherboards vary. Refer to your computer’s

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manual for further information, if needed.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected
peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer.
3. Remove your computer's cover.
4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus connector with the
selected PCI slot on the motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.
3. Software Installation
3-1 Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP for 32-bit CardBus PC Card
In Windows 98SE, you need to insert Windows OS CD you’re your
CD-ROM drive and follow screen message to install this adapter.
Your system will automatically detect and install this adapter under
Windows ME/2000/XP.
3-2 Windows 98SE/ME/2000 for 16-bit PCMCIA PC Card
1. After installing the board, boots up your system.
2. Insert the driver CD-title into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Double click d:\SETUP.exe (assume d: is your CD-ROM drive) and
follow screen message to install this adapter
4. Remove the driver CD-title and restart the computer system to
complete the installation.
Remark:
Only PCI-to-PC Card Adapter user has to install this driver

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3-3 Windows XP for 16-bit PCMCIA PC Card
Your system will automatically detect and install this adapter under
Windows XP.
Verify Installation for Windows 98SE/ME
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double click System.
2. Click Device Manger.
3. Double click PCMCIA socket, Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus
Controller will be listed.
Verify Installation for Windows 2000/XP
1. Right click My Computer, then click Manager.
2. Click Device Manger.
3. Double click PCMCIA adapters, Ricoh R/RL/RT/RC/5C475(II),
R5C520 or compatible CardBus Controller will be listed.
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