SIIG USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub User manual

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Introducing the USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub
The USB 2.0 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.
FeaturesandBenefits
• Compliant with USB Specifications, Revision 2.0
• Drive bay design adds ports to the front of your
computer for convenient device connection
• Fitsintoeither3.5"or5.25"(withincludedmounting
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
• Per port over-current detection and protection
• 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
Note: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1
speeds even when they are connected to a USB 2.0
host adapter or USB 2.0 hub.
USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub
Quick Installation Guide
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SystemRequirements
• PC computer with one available internal USB 2.0
port
• One empty 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
PackageContents
• USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub
• (1) "Y" split power cable
• (1) USB 2.0 cable
• (1) 5.25" mounting rack
• (1) Bag assorted holding screws
• This quick installation guide
HubLayout
Important: The bay hub is shown in white in this
manual. However,itisavailableineitherblackorwhite
depending on the model purchased.
Figure 1. Hub layout
Downstream Ports
Upstream Port
(Root Port)
Power
Connector

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5.25"MountingRackAssembly
Important: Use the Mounting Rack Assembly only
when installing the hub into a 5.25" drive bay.
Figure 2. 5.25" Mounting Rack Assembly
USBCableConnectors
Figure 3. USB Cable Connectors
TypeA connector TypeB connector

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Installing the USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub
Important: In order for the USB 2.0 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’s cover.
4. Select an available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay for the
USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub, remove the cover plate
from the selected drive bay.
Note: When installing the USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub
into a 5.25" drive bay install the hub into the 5.25"
mountingrack beforemounting intothe drivebay
and follow the same assembly instructions. Refer
to 5.25" Mounting Rack Assembly on page 3.
5. Use the included "Y" split power cable and plug in
the mini power connector (same type of power
connectorused forthe floppy drive)to theUSB2.0
4-Port Bay Hub's power connector.
Figure 4. Connecting the Power Connector Cable

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6. ConnecttheTypeBconnectorofUSBcableintothe
upstream port (root port) of the USB 2.0 4-Port Bay
Hub.
Figure 5. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable
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
mountingscrews. Becarefulnottoovertightenthe
mounting screws.
Mounting
Screw
Figure 6. Mounting the Hub Assembly

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8. Connect the Type A connector of the USB cable to
the internal USB 2.0 port in your system.
USB 2.0 Port
Figure 7. Internal USB connection
9. Connectthepowerconnectorofthe"Y"splitpower
cable to the system power supply.
10. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the
power cord, then turn the system on.
11. When Windows boots up, the USB 2.0 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
USB 2.0 4-Port Bay Hub.

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The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this
product is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to
encounter any problems with this product, please follow
the procedures below.
1. If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.
2. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy
period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.
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USB2.04-PortBayHubisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
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April, 2004 Copyright ©2004 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
USB 2.0 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 undes-
ired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade
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