USB hubs such as the Belkin BusStation you can daisy-chain up to 127 USB devices to your notebook or PowerBook . And because it is a Belkin product, you are assured ® that it is fully compliant with current USB specifications, meets the standard of USB OHCI specifications and comes with an unbeatable Lifetime Warranty.
Card Type II slot • Windows 98 or Mac OS 8.6 or higher ® ® • Not for use with PowerBook PACKAGE CONTENTS • Belkin USB BusPort ™ Mobile • User Guide 3:16 PM Page 4 ® ® OS 8.6 or higher...
P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Checking CardBus Host Controller on a PC Before you can connect the BusPort if your notebook supports CardBus PCMCIA. To confirm whether your CardBus host controller has been installed in your notebook and works properly use the following procedures: 1.
P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Checking CardBus Host Controller on a PC (cont.) 3. If for some reason your notebook does not have PC Card PCMCIA support, then refer to your notebook PC manual on how to install the proper drivers or contact your notebook computer manufacturer.
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Installation for Notebook PCs using Windows Step 2 The following screen will prompt you that the wizard searches for new drivers for the OPTi 82C861 PCI to USB Open Host Controller. Click ‘Next>’. Step 3 The next screen displays two options. Select ‘Search for the best driver for your device’.
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Installation for Notebook PCs using Windows Step 4 Windows ® will now prompt you for the location of the driver. Insert the Windows ® 98 CD on your CD-ROM drive. From the selection window, select “Specify a Location” then type E:\WIN98 (On this example E is the drive letter for CD-ROM, it may be different on your PC).
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Installation for Notebook PCs using Windows Step 6 The next screen prompt informs that Windows the drivers for the BusPort ™ the drivers. Step 7 The following prompt informs that Windows files from the CD-ROM. 3:16 PM Page 9 98 (cont.)
P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Installation for Notebook PCs using Windows Step 8 Lastly, Windows ® displays the final dialog box. Click “Finish.” Windows will finish installing the OPTi 82C861 to USB Open Host Controller and the USB Root Hub. There will be no more prompts.
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Installation for Notebook PCs using Windows 98 Second Edition (cont.) ® Step 1 The first dialog box informs you that Windows new hardware, “PCI Universal Serial Bus.” Step 2 Immediately a screen like the one below should appear asking you to insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM.
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Installation for Notebook PCs using Windows ® 98 Second Edition (cont.) Windows ® will finish installing the OPTi 82C861 to USB Open Host Controller and USB Root Hub. There will be no more prompts. Congratulations, you now have two USB ports.
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Installation for Notebook PCs using Windows ® 98 Second Edition (cont.) 3. From the list of devices look for “Universal serial bus controller.” Click on the ‘Plus’ sign beside it. After it expands you should see “OPTi 82C861 PCI to USB Open Host Controller.”...
P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Using Your BusPort on a Notebook PC Initializing new USB Devices As soon as you start connecting a USB device through any of the USB ports of the BusPort Mobile, Windows ™ detects the presence of new hardware. Windows request device drivers for this particular USB device.
P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Troubleshooting on a Notebook PC Q: Why does Windows ® 98 not detect the BusPort Mobile? A: Normally, Windows 98 will automatically detect the BusPort ® Mobile as a “PCI Universal Serial Bus” after inserting it in your notebook’s PCMCIA slot.
2. Insert the Belkin BusPort Mobile on the PowerBook ™ PCMCIA slot. An icon named USB will appear on your screen. 3. Connect the 7-inch dongle with two USB ports to the Belkin BusPort ™ Mobile. 4. Connect your USB device(s) (e.g. USB Mouse, USB Keyboard, USB Floppy Drive, etc.) to any of the USB ports of the 7-inch...
P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Troubleshooting on a ® PowerBook Q: How do I make the BusPort PowerBook ® A: 1. First, make sure that your PowerBook with the BusPort ™ Mobile. Check the compatibility list provided in this manual. 2. The BusPort ™...
P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Compatibility List PC Laptop List Acer Extensa 390 series (391C, 391T, 392C, 392T, 393C, 393T, 394T, 395T) Acer Extensa 650 series Acer Extensa 670 Series (670CD, 671CDT) Acer Extensa 900 Series AST Ascentia A AST Ascentia M5000 Series...
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 3:17 PM Page 20 Compatibility List (cont.) Gateway Solo 9150 Hitachi VisionBook Pro 7300 Series (7340) Hitachi VisionBook Pro 7700 Series (7755) HP OmniBook 2000 Series HP OmniBook 2100 HP OmniBook 3000 HP OmniBook 3100 HP OmniBook 4100...
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 3:17 PM Page 21 Compatibility List (cont.) IBM ThinkPad 390E IBM ThinkPad 560X IBM ThinkPad 560Z IBM ThinkPad 600 IBM ThinkPad 760XL or 760XD IBM ThinkPad 765D or 765L IBM ThinkPad 770 IBM ThinkPad i 1700 Series (1700, 1721)
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P73280/F5U022/man.qxd 1/14/00 Compatibility List (cont.) Note: The Toshiba Satellite Family will work on the BusPort Mobile but you cannot disconnect and reconnect the card while your Notebook is “ON.” ® Laptop List PowerBook ® 100 series Duo (200 and 2300) 5300c and 500 series.
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge, provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.