Hi-SpeedUSB4-PortCardbus
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus
TheHi-SpeedUSB4-PortCardBusaddshigh-speedUSB2.0
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
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Compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0
PCMCIA Cardbus Interface with Power
Management
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Supportssimultaneousoperationofmultiplehigh-
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
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Works with a various type of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
devices
Note: USB1.1devicesarelimitedtoUSB1.1speeds
even when they are connected to USB 2.0 host
adapter or USB 2.0 hubs.
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Connect the optional switching power adapter to
the Hi-Speed USB 4-Port CardBus, then plug the
switchingpoweradapterintoanappropriatepower
source.
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.
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.
To Verify Windows Installation
1.
Check Device Manager to verify installation.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My
Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
WindowsVista:RightclickComputer,clickManage,
click Continue, then click Device Manager.
Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click
Manage,doubleclickDiagnostics,thenclickDevice
Manager.
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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.
JustinstalltheboardandMacOSwillautomaticallydetect
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
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SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see
ourwebsiteformorewarrantydetails. Ifyouencounteranyproblemswith
thisproduct, pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.
Ifitiswithinthestore'sreturnpolicyperiod,pleasereturntheproducttothe
store where you purchased from. If your purchase has passed the store's
returnpolicyperiod, pleasefollowthesestepstohavetheproductrepaired
orreplaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
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defective, an RMAnumber willbeissued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
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withtheoriginalpackagemustbeincluded.
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ClearlywriteyourRMAnumberonthetopofthereturnedpackage.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsibleforaproductreturnedwithoutanRMAnumberposted
ontheoutsideoftheshippingcarton.
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Youareresponsibleforthecostofshipping. Shiptheproducttothe
followingaddress:
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.
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PRODUCT NAME
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
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
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