SIIG JU-SW4112 User manual

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04-0318B
USB 2.0 Switch
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the USB 2.0 Switch
The USB 2.0 Switch is designed to share USB device(s)
between multiple systems.
FeaturesandBenefits
• Compliant with USB Specifications, Revision 2.0.
Hot-swapping feature allows you to attach/
detach USB devices without powering down
your computer
• Use keyboard Hotkey control (PC only) or
Power LED/Manual Switching Button to switch
between computers
• Designed for USB devices including printers,
scanners, hard disk drives, cameras, CD-ROMS
and Zip drives
Note: Not designed to work with keyboard or
mouse.

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SystemRequirements
• PC or Mac computer with an available USB port
(USB 2.0 recommended)
• Windows®98SE/ME/2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/
Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)
• Mac OS X v10.0 or later
PackageContents
•USB 2.0 Switch
• USB cables (6 Ft, Type A to Type B)
• Driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Layout
Do not connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your system until
after the driver has been installed. Please refer to the
Installation section starting on page 5 to install its driver.

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For USB 2.0 Switch 2-to-1
• Two Type B connectors for system connection
• One Type A connector for device connection
• Hotkey control (PC only) between two
computers
• Convenient manual switching buttons
Figure 1. USB 2.0 Switch 2-to-1 Layout
To USB device
(Type A connector)
(Type B connector)
To PC
Power LED/Manual
switching button

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For USB 2.0 Switch 4-to-1
• Four Type B connectors for system connection
• One Type A connector for device connection
• Hotkey control (PC only) up to four computers
• Convenient manual switching buttons
Figure 2. USB 2.0 Switch 4-to-1 Layout
Power LED/Manual switching button
To PC
(Type B connector)
To PC
(Type B connector)
To USB device
(Type A connector)

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Windows Installation
Important: Do not connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your
system until after the driver has been installed. In order
for the driver to install properly the Power LED to that
system must be switched to another system. For example,
if you connect port A to system A, make sure the Power
LED on port A is not lit.
Windows98SE
1. Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
2. AutoRun should start the installation. If
AutoRun doesn't start, click Start, Run, Type
D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive).
3. Select the correct language and click OK.
4. Click Next, Next, then Finish.
5. Restart your system. After Windows boots,
connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your systems with
the USB cables.
6. When Windows prompts for the driver again,
click Next.
7. Select Search for the best driver..., and click
Next.
8. Clear all check boxes, click Next, Next, then
Finish. Click Yes to restart.

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Note: If prompted for Windows Installation
CD-ROM, click OK. Insert this CD and click
OK.
WindowsME/2000/XP/Server2003
1. Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
2. AutoRun should start the installation. If
AutoRun doesn't start, click Start, Run, type
D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive).
3. Select the correct language and click OK.
4. Click Next, Next, then Finish.
5. Restart your system. After Windows boots,
connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your systems with
the USB cables.
WindowsVista™
1. Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
2. Click Run Setup.exe, then click Allow.
3. Select the correct language and click OK.
4. Click Next, Next, then Finish.
5. Restart your system. After Windows boots,
connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your systems with
the USB cables.

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Windows Device Switching
Hotkey Control, Status Indicator and Manual Switching
buttons are the three methods that can be used to switch
devices between systems.
Note: For Mass Storage devices such as Zip drives, USB
readers and CD-ROMs, before switching the USB device
to another system, it must be released from the system
that controls it. Use Windows' Safely Remove Hardware
feature, located in the taskbar, to Stop the USB device.
HotkeyControl
Press Ctrl+F11 to switch the USB device to the current
system.
StatusIndicator
1. The Status Indicator is located in the taskbar by
the system clock. The indicator has three
functions:
Red: Another system is accessing the device -
switching not allowed.
Green: The current system controls the device.
Yellow: No system controls the device -
switching is allowed.

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2. Double click the USB Sharing icon to start USB
sharing program manually.
3. Right click the Status Indicator and select Switch
can also switch USB access to the current
system.
Note: Devices such as external hard drives and
printers send signals back and forth to your
computer when they are connected. This causes
the Status Indicator toremainred. Switchingisstill
possible by clicking Yes in the Enforce Switching
pop-up box.
ManualSwitching
Press a Power LED/Manual switching button to switch to
another system.

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Mac OS Installation
No driver installation is necessary. Simply plug the USB
2.0 Switch into an available USB port (USB 2.0
recommended).
Mac OS Device Switching
Device switching is controlled by the Power LED/Manual
switching buttons. Follow the instructions below for your
device type.
MemoryCardReaders
1. Drag the memory card's drive icon into the
Trashcan.
2. Remove the memory card from the card reader
then press a switching button to change systems.
3. Insert the memory card into the reader.
MassStorageDevices
CD-ROMs, flash drives, external hard drives and Zip
drives typically add drive icons to the desktop. Use the
directions below for switching these devices.

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1. Drag the drive icon into the Trashcan.
2. Press the switching button to change systems.
3. The drive icon will appear on the other system.
OtherDevices
For other devices just press the switching button to change
to another system.
Connecting USB Devices
When connectingyourUSBdevice(s)tothe USB 2.0 Switch,
follow the USB device's driver installation procedures.