SIIG 04-0381A User manual

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Hi-Speed USB
CardBus Dual-M
Quick Installation Guide
04-0381A
FeaturesandBenefits
• Compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0
• PC Card Interface with Power Management
• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple high-
speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
• Supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12
Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) data transfer
modes
• Includes a high quality switching power adapter to
provide standard power output for each port
Note: USB1.1devicesarelimitedtoUSB1.1speeds
evenwhentheyareconnectedtoUSB2.0hostadapter
or USB 2.0 hubs.
SystemRequirements
• PowerBook G3 or later with an available PC Card
slot
• Mac OS 8.6 or later *
*RequiresMacOSX(version10.1.3orlater)forUSB
2.0 support

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PackageContents
• Hi-Speed USB CardBus Dual-M
• Switching power adapter
• USB power cable
• DriverCD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
*Note: SomeUSBdevicesmayrequiretheHi-Speed
USBCardBusDual-Mto be powered. Please plug in
either the Switching power adapter or the USB
powercableifyourdeviceneedsadditionalpower.
Refer to the device's manual for more details. Not
all USB devices requires additional power to
operate.
USB 2.0 Ports
Power Adapter Jack*
Figure 1. Layout
Power LED

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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the Cardbus are
providedbelow,sincethedesignof notebook computers
may vary. Refer to your system’s reference manual for
further information, if needed.
1. Power off your notebook computer and any other
connected peripheral devices.
2. Insert the Cardbus into the CardBus Type II slot of
your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector
facingtheslot.Makesureitisinsertedallthewayin
for a solid connection.
3. Power on your notebook computer.
Driver Installation
The Hi-Speed USB CardBus Dual-M requires Mac OS X
(v10.1.3 or later) to work at USB 2.0 speed.
MacOS 8.6, 9.x,X (v10.0-10.1)
This Cardbus will only work at USB 1.1 speed in these
OS's. Just install the Cardbus and Mac OS will
automaticallydetectandinstallthecorrectUSB1.1driver
for it. No additional driver is necessary.
MacOSX(v10.1.3-10.1.5)
Note: MacOSX(version10.1.3-10.1.5)driverversion
does not support USB 2.0 hubs.
1. Install the cardbus and boot up your system.
2. Insert the driver CD.
3. Double click the Drivers CD icon on your desktop.
4. At the new window, double click the OS10.15 icon.

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5. Double click v108.img, then double click the
USB2EHCI_v108 disk icon that appears on the
desktop.
6. At the next window, double click USB2EHCI_v108
to start installation.
7. At the Authorization window, click the lock icon,
enter your administrator password, and click OK.
8. Click Continue. When prompted to select the
destinationdisktoinstalltheUSB2.0driver,choose
the disk where your Mac OS is installed, and click
Continue.
9. Click Install, Continue Installation, and Restart to
complete the installation.
MacOSX(v10.2.3-10.2.6)
1. Install the Cardbus and boot up your system.
2. Insert the driver CD.
3. Double click the Drivers CD icon on the desktop.
4. At the new window, double click OS10.2X.
5. Double click USB2EHCI_V3_1_5.pkg.
6. At the Authenticate window, enter your
administrator password, and click OK.
7. Click Continue. When prompted to select the
destinationdisktoinstalltheUSB2.0driver,choose
the disk where your Mac OS is installed. Then click
Continue.
8. Click Install, Continue Installation, and Restart to
complete the installation.

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Mac OS X (v10.2.8) or later
Mac OS X (v10.2.8) or later have built-in driver support
forthisCardbus. JustinstalltheCardbusandMacOSwill
automatically detect and install the correct drivers for it.
No additional driver is necessary.
To Verify Mac OS Driver Installation
Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, X (v10.0-10.1)
Since we didn't load any additional driver under
these Mac OSs, the only way to verify the Cardbus
works is actually connecting devices to the USB
ports.
Mac OS X (v10.1.3-10.1.5)
1. Double click OS 10.1x volume/drive icon.
2. Go to System/Library/Extensions folder.
3. If the file OMI_EHCI.kext is in the
Extensions folder, the USB 2.0 driver is
installed successfully.
Mac OS X (v10.2.3-10.2.6)
1. Double click OS 10.2x volume/drive icon.
2. Go to System/Library/Extensions folder.
3. If the following files are in the Extensions
folder, the USB 2.0 driver is installed
successfully.
- OMI_EHCI.kext
- OMI_USBHub.kext

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Mac OS X (v10.2.8) or later
Since we didn't load any additional driver under
these Mac OSs, the only way to verify the Cardbus
works is actually connecting devices to the USB
ports.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!
Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.
Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers
and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks
away. Youcanalsosubmitquestionsonlineandoneofourtechnical
supportanalysts will promptly respond.
A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product,pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
producttothestorewhereyoupurchasedfrom.
If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
followthese steps tohave theproduct repaired orreplaced.
Step1: SubmityourRMArequest.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective,anRMAnumberwillbeissued. SIIGRMAdepartment
can also be reached at [phone].
Step2: After obtainingan RMA number, ship the product.
•Properlypacktheproductforshipping. Allsoftware,cable(s)
andanyotheraccessoriesthatcamewiththeoriginalpackage
mustbeincluded.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIGwillrefusetoacceptanyshippingpackage,and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingtheproducttoSIIG
at the following address:
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA#:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S and International Economy outside of the U.S at
nocosttothecustomer.

Hi-SpeedUSBCardBusDual-MisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
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April, 2005 Copyright ©2005 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
Hi-SpeedUSBCardBusDual-M
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 undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
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