SIIG Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub User manual

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Introduction
The Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub is designed to support
USB 2.0 equipped PC computers. This USB 2.0 hub
expands USB connectivity to your computer.
Features and Benefits
• Compliant with USB Specifications, Revision 2.0
• Drive bay design adds ports to the front of your
computer for convenient device connection
• Fits into either 3.5" or 5.25" (with included
5.25"mounting rack) drive bay
• Provides 4 downstream ports for USB device
connections
• Supports high-speed (480Mbps), full-speed
(12Mbps), and low-speed (1.5Mbps) data transfer
modes
• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple
high-speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
• Hot-swappingfeatureallowsyoutoattach/detach
USB devices without powering your computer off
System Requirements
• PC computer with one available internal USB 2.0
port
• One available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay
• Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista
(32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000
04-0252E
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub
Quick Installation Guide

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Package Contents
•Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub
• "Y" split power cable
• USB 2.0 cable
• 5.25" mounting rack
• Bag assorted holding screws
• Quick installation guide
Hub Layout
Figure 1. Hub layout
•Device LED: On when a USB device is connected,
there is a Device LED for each USB port
•Port LED: On only if the port is defective, there is
a Port LED for each USB port
Downstream
ports
Upstream port
(Root port)
Power
connector
Port LED
Device LED
5.25" mounting
rack

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USB Cable Connectors
Figure 2. USB Cable Connectors
Type A connector Type B connector
Installing the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub
Important: In order for the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub
to work properly, the driver of your existing USB 2.0
host adapter has to have support for USB 2.0 hubs.
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 cover.
4. Select an available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay for the Hi-
Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub, remove the cover plate
from the selected drive bay.
Note: When installing the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay
Hub into a 5.25" drive bay install the hub into the
5.25"mountingrackbeforemountingintothedrive
bay and follow the same assembly instructions.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 2.
5. Use the included "Y" split power cable and plug in
the mini power connector (same type of power
connector used for a floppy drive) to the Hi-Speed
USB 4-Port Bay Hub power connector.

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Figure 3. Connecting the "Y" split power cable
6. Connect the Type B connectorof the supplied USB
2.0 cable into the Upstream port (Root port) of the
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub.
Figure 4. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable
Mini power
connector
USB 2.0 cable
connection

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7. Carefully thread the two cables through the drive
bay opening then push the hub assembly into the
drive bay. Align the hub's screw holes with the
appropriate holes in the drive bay, then carefully
attach the hub to the case using the included
mounting screws. Be careful not to overtighten the
mounting screws.
Mounting
Screw
Figure 5. Mounting the Hub Assembly
8. Connect the Type A connector of the USB 2.0 cable
to the internal USB 2.0 port in your system.
Figure 6. Internal USB connection
Internal USB 2.0 Port

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9. Connectthepowerconnectorofthe"Y"splitpower
cable to the system power supply.
10. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord, then turn the system on.
11. When Windows boots up, the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port
Bay Hub automatically gets detected and installed.
The hub is now ready for device connection.
12. Connect the Type A connector of your USB
device(s) into any of the downstream ports on the
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline 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
afewclicksaway. Youcanalso submit questions online andatechnicalsupport
analyst will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty
covers the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any
defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of
purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or
product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in
materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 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 it.
B) 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 Request A Product Replacement to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, 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 to SIIG. 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.

About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity
solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB,
and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/
Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by
adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive
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providing high quality products while keeping economical and competitive
prices. High-quality control standards are evident by one of the lowest
defective return rates in the industry. Our products offer comprehensive
user manuals, user-friendly features, and most products are backed by a
lifetime warranty.
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PRODUCT NAME
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub
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]
Hi-Speed USB 4-Port Bay Hub is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered
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