SIIG Low Profile USB 2.0 User manual

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Low Profile USB 2.0
QuickInstallationGuide
04-0205F
FeaturesandBenefits
• Compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0
• Conforms to PCI specifications revision 2.2
• 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
• User friendly hot-swapping feature allows you to
attach/remove USB devices without turning off
your system
Note: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1 speeds
evenwhentheyareconnectedtoUSB2.0hostadapter
or USB 2.0 hubs.
SystemRequirements
• Pentium®class computer with an available PCI slot
• Windows®7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/ 64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000
SP4
Dimensions
• PCB: 119.91 mm (L) x 64.41 mm (H)
• Bracket: 18.42 mm (W) x 79.20 MM (H)

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PackageContents
•Low Profile USB 2.0
• Quick Installation Guide
Layout
Figure 1: Layout
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 reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer's case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle card only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer
cover.
External
ports
Internal
port

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3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
6. Replacethe computer coverandreconnectthepower
cord.
Driver Installation
The Low Profile USB 2.0 has three built-in USB hosts. Two
hosts handle USB 1.1 devices and the third host handles
USB 2.0 devices. USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices are
automatically routed to the correct USB hosts.
WindowsDriverInstallation
Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003 & 2008 and 2000
Service Pack 4 have built-in driver support for this
controller. Just install the board and Windows will
automatically detect and install the correct drivers for it.
No additional driver is necessary.
ToVerifyWindowsInstallation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.
For Windows 7 / XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right click
Computer or My Computer, click Manage, click
Device Manager.
For Windows Vista™: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click
Manage, double click Diagnostics, click Device
Manager.

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2. The drivers show up differently under different
versions of Windows. Please refer to the correct
Windows version to verify.
For Windows 7 / Vista: Under Universal Serial Bus
controllers, NEC to PCI Universal Host Controller
will be displayed two times and Standard
Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller will be
displayed one time.
For Windows XP / Server 2003 & 2008 / 2000: Under
Universal Serial Bus controllers, NEC PCI to USB
Open Host Controller will be displayed two times
and NEC to PCI Enhanced Host Controller will be
displayed one time.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support hasanswers! Simply visitour
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
toyour questionscould bejust afew clicksaway. You canalso submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIGoffersa lifetime manufacturerwarrantywiththis product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) Ifyour purchasehas passedthe store'sreturn policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.

LowProfileUSB2.0isatrademarkofSIIG,Inc. SIIGandtheSIIGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSIIG,
Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
MicrosoftCorporationinthe UnitedStatesand/orother countries. Pentiumisaregistered trademark
of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be
trademarksoftheir respective companies.
June, 2009 Copyright © 2009 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCIe, PCI & ISA serial and
parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire
(1394a/b),networking,sound cards,andother accessories. SIIG isthe
premier one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIGproductsoffer comprehensive usermanuals,many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major
distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the
UK, and through e-commerce sites.
PRODUCT NAME
Low Profile USB 2.0
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 Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]