SIIG Computer Drive User manual

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Hi-SpeedUSB4-PortCardbus
Quick Installation Guide
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IntroducingtheHi-SpeedUSB4-PortCardBus
The Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus adds high-speed USB 2.0
interface to your notebook computer. A switching power
adapter is not required to provide standard power output
for each port. It supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-
speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) data transfer
modes.
KeyFeaturesandBenefits
• Compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0
• PCMCIA Cardbus Interface with Power
Management
• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple high-
speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
• Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect/
disconnect USB devices without first turning your
notebook computer off
• Works with a various type of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
devices
Note: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1 speeds
even when they are connected to USB 2.0 host
adapter or USB 2.0 hubs.

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SystemRequirements
PC:
•Pentium®or equivalent notebook computer with an
available CardBus Type II slot
•Windows®2000 SP4 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003
& 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)
MAC®:
•PowerBook®G3 or later with an available CardBus
Type II slot
•Mac OS®X v10.2.8 or later
PackageContents
•Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus
•Quick installation guide
Hardware Installation
A switching power adapter is not required to provide
standard power output for each port. However, certain
high performance USB devices require extra power output
from the ports, this power adapter can be purchased
directlythroughSIIGatwww.SIIG.com,part#AC-X00279.
Important: When using the optional power adapter make
sure to plug it into the CardBus before installing into your
notebook computer. See step 2 below for details.
1. Power off your notebook computer and any other
connected peripheral devices.

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2. Connect the optional switching power adapter to
the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus, then plug the
switchingpoweradapterintoanappropriatepower
source.
3. Insert the Cardbus into the Type II PC Card slot of
your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector
facing the slot. Make sure it is inserted all the way
in for a solid connection.
4. Power on your notebook computer.
Figure1:InsertingtheCardbus

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Driver Installation
Windows
Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Server 2003 & 2008 and Windows
Vista™operating system will detect and install the drivers
automatically. No additional driver is necessary.
ToVerifyWindowsInstallation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My
Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
Windows Vista: RightclickComputer,clickManage,
click Continue, then click Device Manager.
Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click
Manage, doubleclickDiagnostics,thenclickDevice
Manager.
2. The drivers for this controller show up differently
under different versions of Windows. Please refer
to the correct Windows version to verify.
For Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 & 2008
Under Universal Serial Bus controllers:
- NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller...
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
-USB Root Hub (USB 2.0 Root Hub in 2000)
- USB Root Hub (x2)

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For Windows Vista
Under Universal Serial Bus controllers:
- Standard Enhanced PCI to USB...
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
- NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller
- USB Root Hub
- USB Root Hub
- USB Root Hub
Mac OS (v10.2.8) or later
Mac OS X have built-in driver support for this controller.
Just install the board and Mac OS will automatically detect
and install the correct drivers for it. No additional driver
is necessary.
To Verify Mac OS Installation
Since we didn't load any additional driver under Mac OS,
the only way to verify the board 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 web
site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is
updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions
could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and
a technical support analysts will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see
our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any problems with
this product, please follow the procedures below.
Ifit is within thestore's return policy period,please return the productto the
store where you purchased from. If your purchase has passed the store's
return 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 accessories that came
with the original package must be included.
• ClearlywriteyourRMAnumberonthetop of the returnedpackage.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsiblefor a product returned without an RMAnumberposted
on the outside of the shipping carton.
• You are responsible for thecostofshipping. Shipthe 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.

About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O
connectivityproducts, including PCI &ISA serial and parallelports, USB, Serial
ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards,
and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, 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.
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Cardbus is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are
registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Mac and Mac OS
are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Other names used in this publication are for
identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
March, 2009 Copyright © 2009 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCTNAME
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Cardbus
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
Ph: 510-657-8688