SIIG USB 2.0 9-in-1 Bay R/W User manual

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Introducing the Bay Reader/Writer
TheBay Reader/Writer is the perfect choice for computer
users looking for a flash memory card reader/writer
that installs into a front drive bay of the computer.
FeaturesandBenefits
• Compliant with USB specification rev. 2.0
• Fitsintoeither3.5"or5.25"(withincludedmounting
rack) drive bay
• Dedicated Power/Activity LED for each memory
slot
• Works with CompactFlash (CF) Type I & Type II,
Microdrive,SmartMedia(SM),SecureDigital(SD),
MultimediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick
(incl. MagicGate & Pro) memory cards
SystemRequirements
• PC computer with an internal USB port
(USB 2.0 recommended)
• One available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay
• CD-ROM drive (for driver installation)
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
04-0339A
USB 2.0 9-in-1 Bay R/W
Quick Installation Guide

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PackageContents
•(1) USB 2.0 9-in-1 Bay Reader/Writer
• (1) 5.25 inch mounting rack (black)
• (1) 4-pin header-to-type A USB cable
• (1) Driver installation CD
• (1) Bag assorted mounting screws
• (1) Quick installation guide
Layout
Power/Activity
LED*
Figure 1. Front Panel Layout
* Note: The LED will be powered on when a
memory card is in the slot and will flash when the
memory card is accessed.
SD/MMC
CF/Microdrive
Memory Stick
SmartMedia

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5.25"MountingRackAssembly
Important:Use the Mounting Rack Assembly only
when installing the Bay Reader/Writer into a 5.25" drive
bay.
Figure 2. 5.25" Mounting Rack Assembly

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4-pinUSBConnector
Figure 3. 4-pin USB Connector
USBPin-outHeader
Onmostmotherboards,theUSBheader/pin-outconsists
of 9 pins arranged in 2 rows; and each header allows for
2 USB connections (i.e. USB1 and USB2). Normally, the
pins for USB1 and USB2 are in seperate rows.
DATA -
DATA +
GND GND
DATA -
DATA +
+ 5VDC +5VDC
S-GND
Red
Black
Green
White
USB1
USB2
Pin Assignments
Figure 4. USB Pin-out Header
Note: See Figure 4, above, for proper orientation
of the 4-pin USB connector.

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4-pinheader-to-typeAUSBAdapter
This USB adapter is only needed if you plan to connect
the Bay Reader/Writer to a type A USB port instead
of a USB pin-out header.
Match up the wires by color when connecting the
Bay Reader/Writer's 4-pin USB connector to the
4-pinheader,thenplugtheotherendintoatypeAport.
Figure 5. 4-pin header-to-type A USB Adapter
4-pin
header
Type A
connector

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Installing the Bay Reader/Writer
Important: In order for the Bay Reader/Writer to work
properly, the driver of your existing USB host adapter
must be installed properly.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and all
connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.
3. Remove the computer’s cover.
4. Select an available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay for the
Bay Reader/Writer, removethe coverplate from the
selected drive bay. Secure the Bay Reader/Writer to
the drive bay by using the supplied mounting
screws.
Note: When installing the Bay Reader/Writer into a
5.25" drive bay, install it into the 5.25" mounting
rackbeforemountingintothedrivebayandfollow
the same assembly instructions. Refer to 5.25"
Mounting Rack Assembly on page 3.
5. Connect the Bay Reader/Writer to the system's
internal USB port. Refer to page 4 and 5 for details
on the 2 different connection methods.
Driver Installation
Make sure you follow the instructions in the previous
section, Installing the Bay Reader/Writer,before
installing the driver.
Windows98SEDriverInstallation
1. Boot up Windows. At the Add New Hardware
Wizard click Cancel.

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2. Insert the driver CD. Autorun should start the
installation. If Autorun does not start, click Start,
then Run. Type D:\Autorun.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. Click Install device, then follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver. Restart the
computer to complete the installation.
4. The driver installs automatically when Windows
resumes.
Windows2000DriverInstallation
With Service Pack 2 (SP2) or earlier:
1. Boot up Windows. Insert the driver CD.
2. Autorun should start the installation. If autorun
does not start, click Start, then Run. Type
D:\Autorun.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. Click Install device, then follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver. Restart the
computer to complete the installation.
4. The driver installs automatically when Windows
resumes.
With Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later:
Important: Windows 2000 with SP3 or later
automaticallydetectsand installs the correct drivers for
this device. No driver installation is needed. Refer to
Accessing Memory Cards, on page 10, for the order in
which the memory slots appear.

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However, you may choose to install the provided
software that labels each drive. If you choose to install
this optional software, please follow the directions
below.
1. Insert the driver CD. Autorun should start the
installation. If Autorun does not start, click Start,
then Run. Type D:\Autorun.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Click Install device, then follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software. Restart the
computer to complete the installation.
3. The software installs automatically when
Windows resumes.
WindowsME/XP
Important: WindowsMEandXPautomaticallydetects
andinstallsthecorrectdriversforthisdevice. Nodriver
installation is needed. Refer to Accessing Memory
Cards, on page 10, for the order in which the memory
slots appear.
However, you may choose to install the provided
software that labels each drive. If you choose to install
this optional software, please follow the directions
below.
Note: Thisoptionalsoftwareisonlycompatiblein
XP with SP1 installed.
1. Insert the driver CD. Autorun should start the
installation. If autorun does not start, click Start,
then Run. Type D:\Autorun.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)

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2. Click Install device, then follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software. Restart the
computer to complete the installation.
WindowsServer2003
Important: WindowsServer2003 automaticallydetects
and installs the correct drivers for this device. Refer to
Accessing Memory Cards, on page 10, for the order in
which the memory slots appear.
ToVerifySuccessfulDriverInstallation:
1. Check Device Managerto verify successful driver
installation.
Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right
click My Computer, click Properties,then click
Device Manager.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My
Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
2. Double click Universal Serial Bus controllers:
Windows98SE/MEwithoptionalsoftware: USBCard
Reader should be displayed, in addition to others
that may come with your system.
WindowsMEwithbuilt-indriver: USBMassStorage
Device should be displayed, in addition to others
that may come with your system.
Windows2000/XP/Server2003: AUSBMassStorage
Device should be displayed, in addition to others
that may come with your system.
3. Double click Disk drives: Generic Storage
Device... should be displayed four times.

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4. Verify Mass Storage device:
Windows 98SE/ME with optional software: Double
clickHarddiskcontrollers,andUSBStorageDrive
should be displayed.
Windows ME with built-in driver: Double click
StorageDeviceandUSBDiskshouldbedisplayed
four times.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Double click
Storage volumes and Generic volume should be
displayed four times.
Inserting Memory Cards
For CompactFlash, MicroDrive, Memory Stick,
MultiMediaCard and SecureDigital memory cards,
insert with the top label facing up.
For SmartMedia memory card, insert with the top label
facing down and gold pins facing up.
Removing Memory Cards
Donotremovememorycards whilethePower/Activity
LED is flashing. Confirm that the LED stays lit for
several seconds before removing any inserted media.
Accessing Memory Cards
When the Bay Reader/Writer is successfully installed,
fourRemovableDisciconsappearinMyComputer. To
access any one drive, double click the icon that
corresponds to the memory card. The memory card
slotsappearinthisorder: CF/Microdrive,SmartMedia,
SecureDigital/Multimediacard, and Memory Stick
respectively.

Technical Support
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Simply visit our Web site at www.siig.com and click on
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with new drivers and solutions. The answers to your
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If you can't find answers or solutions to your questions, you
have an option to submit the problems online to one of our
technical support analysts and we will promptly respond
to you with answers or solutions.
The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this
product is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to
encounter any problems with this product, please follow
the procedures below.
1. If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.
2. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy
period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.
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USB 2.09-in-1BayReader/WriterisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel
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May, 2004 Copyright ©2004 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
USB 2.0 9-in-1 Bay Reader/Writer
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
AboutSIIG, Inc.
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