SIIG USB 2.0+1394 6-Port Bay Hub User manual

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Introducing the USB 2.0+1394 Bay Hub
TheUSB2.0+13946-PortBayHubisdesignedtosupport
USB 2.0 and 1394 equipped PC computers. This USB
2.0+1394combohubexpandsUSBand1394connectivity
to your computer.
FeaturesandBenefits
• Unique drive bay design adds ports to the front of
your computer for convenient device connection
• Fitsintoeither3.5"or5.25"(withincludedmounting
rack) drive bay
USB 2.0 Interface:
• Compliant with USB specification rev. 2.0
• 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
• Supportssimultaneousoperationofmultiplehigh-
speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
• Hot-swappingfeatureallowsyoutoattach/detach
USBdeviceswithoutfirstpoweringyourcomputer
off
04-0246B
USB2.0+1394
6-Port Bay Hub
Quick Installation Guide

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• WorkswithvarioustypesofUSBdevicesincluding
hubs, PC video cameras, printers, scanners, CD-
R/Ws,DVD-ROMs,CF/SM/SD/MMC/Memory
Stick memory card readers, removable drives,
digital cameras, and more
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.
IEEE 1394 Interface:
• IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a (rev. 1.1) and OHCI
Interface specification 1.0 compliant
• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,
and 400 Mbps
• Provides one 6-pin and one 4-pin 1394 ports for
easy device connections
• Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect/
disconnect devices without first turning your
system off
• Works with various types of 1394 devices
including DV camcorders/cameras, hard disk
drives, CD-RWs, DVD-ROMs, removable drives,
scanners and other audio/video devices
SystemRequirements
• PC computer with one available USB 2.0 port
(internal) and one available 1394 port (internal or
external)
• One available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003

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PackageContents
•USB 2.0+1394 6-Port Bay Hub
• (1) 5.25 inch mounting rack
• (1) 1394 cable holding bracket (w/rubber holding
ring)
• (1) 6-pin to 6-pin 1394 cable
• (1) USB 2.0 cable
• (1) "Y" split power cable
• (1) Bag assorted mounting screws
• This quick installation guide
HubLayout
Important: The bay hub is shown in white in this
manual. However,itisavailableineitherblackorwhite
depending on the model purchased.
USB
Upstream Port
USB 2.0
Downstream Ports
Power
Connector
1394 (6-pin)
Internal Port
1394 (4-pin)
1394 (6-pin)
Figure 1. Hub layout

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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+1394 Bay Hub
Important: InorderfortheUSB2.0+13946-PortBayHub
to work properly, the driver of your existing USB 2.0
host adapter and existing 1394 host adapter must be
installed properly.
Assuming your USB 2.0 and 1394 host adapters are
correctlysetupwiththecorrectdriver,theUSB2.0+1394
6-Port Bay Hub should automatically be detected and
installed when connected.
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+1394 6-Port Bay Hub, remove the cover
plate from the selected drive bay.
Note: WheninstallingtheUSB2.0+13946-PortBay
Hub into a 5.25" drive bay install the hub into the
5.25" mounting rack before mounting it into the
drive bay and follow the same assembly
instructions. Refer to 5.25" Mounting Rack
Assembly on page 4.

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5. Use the included "Y" split power cable and plug in
the mini power connector (same type of power
connector used for the floppy drive) to the
USB 2.0+1394 6-Port Hub's power connector.
Figure 4. Connecting the Power Cable
6. ConnecttheTypeBconnectoroftheUSBcableinto
the USB upstream port (root port) of the
USB 2.0+1394 6-Port Hub.
Figure 5. Connecting the USB Cable

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7. Connect one end of the 1394 cable into the 1394
internal port on the USB 2.0+1394 6-Port Bay Hub.
Figure 6. Connecting the 1394 Cable
8. Carefully thread the cables through the drive bay
openingthenpushthehubassemblyintothedrive
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.
Figure 7. Mounting the Hub Assembly
Mounting
Screw

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Figure 8. Connecting to internal USB port
10. Connect the 1394 cable into an available 1394 port
on the 1394 host adapter, use the included 1394
cable holding bracket to route the 1394 cable from
the USB 2.0+1394 6-Port Bay Hub to the outside
1394 port.
Note: If there is an internal 1394 port on your 1394
hostadapter,connectthe cabletotheinternal port.
9. Connect the Type A connector of the USB cable to
the internal USB 2.0 port in your system.
USB 2.0 Port
Figure 9. External 1394 Connection

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11. Connectthepowerconnectorofthe"Y"splitpower
cable to the system power supply.
12. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the
power cord, then turn the system on.
13. WhenWindows bootsup, the USB2.0+1394 6-Port
Bay Hub automaticallygets detected and installed.
The hub is now ready for device connection.

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encounter any problems with this product, please follow
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USB2.0+13946-PortBayHubis a trademark ofSIIG,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+1394 6-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
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Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade
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