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- Page 1 PC-HELPER Expansion Adaptar for Express Card Slot EAD-CE-EC User’s Manual CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 4 Plugging the PC Card ........................ 11 Step 5 Setup and Check ........................12 Starting the system ......................... 12 Setting up the hardware in Windows .................... 13 Checking the hardware in Windows....................13 Setup Troubleshooting .......................... 14 Symptoms and Actions ........................14 EAD-CE-EC... - Page 3 ABOUT HARDWARE Hardware specification ..........................15 BUS-PC-EC ............................15 EAD-CE-EC...
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Page 4: Before Using The Product
As your PC is turned ON or OFF, the expansion chassis can also be turned ON or OFF, accordingly. Expansion chassis (Option) PCI Bus Expansion Chassis （Short size, 2-Slots, BLACK） : ECH-PCI-CE-H2B Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these expansion chassis. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 5: Restrictions
EAD-CE-EC uses the PCI-to-PCI Bridge to extend the bus by using the expansion chassis ECH-PCI-CE-H2B. The PCI boards plugged in PCI slots in the EAD-CE-EC are recognized if the PCI-to-PCI bridge is recognized by the BIOS in the PC used. Ask the PC vendor for whether the BIOS recognizes the PCI- to-PCI bridge. -
Page 6: Customer Support
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited Three-Years Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 8: Handling Precautions
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents. Do not modify this product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying the product. Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever (including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use of or inability to use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein. -
Page 9: Environment
(1) Put the ExpressCard in the storage bag. (2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box. (3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock, vibration, magnetism, and static electricity. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 10: Setup
Taking the following steps in this chapter sets up the EAD(CB)BE. Step 1 Preparation Step 2 Installing the Expansion Board Step 3 Connecting the Cable Step 4 Plugging the PC Card Step 5 Setup and Check If setup fails to be performed correctly, refer to “Setup Troubleshooting”. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 11: Step 1 Preparation
Expansion adapter ExpressCard [BUS-PC-EC] …(a), Connection Cable [CB-CE1] …(b) Expansion chassis Chassis [ECH-PCI-CE-H2B] …(c) AC adapter, Power cable (Bundled) PCI board to be installed CAUTION Be careful not to let screws off the PC Card when unplugging the connection cable. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 12: Names Of Major Parts
ExpressCard [BUS-PC-EC] - Interface connector (CN1) Figure 2.2. Names of major parts < BUS-AD1C-LPE > Step 2 Installing the Expansion Board Refer to the user’s manual for the expansion chassis to install the expansion board on the expansion chassis. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 13: Step 3 Connecting The Cable
Connecting the connection cable to the Expansion Chassis Refer to the user’s manual for the expansion chassis to connect its connection cable to the expansion chassis. Plugging the Power Cable (1) Connect the power cable to the expansion chassis. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 14: Step 4 Plugging The Pc Card
Do not move the PC with the connection cable connector plugged. Do not apply excessive force to the connector of the ExpressCard, for example, by forcing the connection cable connector off the ExpressCard. Do not place anything on the connection cable connector. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 15: Step 5 Setup And Check
Use the switch, for example, to turn on only the expansion chassis. CAUTION Do not turn on or off the expansion chassis with the PC main unit powered. Doing so cancels the detection of the bus adapter. When turning the expansion chassis on back, restart the PC main unit. EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 16: Setting Up The Hardware In Windows
Checking the hardware in Windows You can use Device Manager to check whether the Expansion Chassis has been identified in Windows. Device Manager shows “PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge” under “System devices”. Figure 2.5. Sample screen shot of Device Manager EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 17: Setup Troubleshooting
2. Setup Setup Troubleshooting Please confirm followings when EAD-CE-EC does not work. Symptoms and Actions The chassis won’t be turned on. Make sure that the power cable has been connected correctly. b. Make sure that the power supplies of the PC and expansion chassis are on. -
Page 18: Hardware Specification
0 - 50 ° C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Weight *1: Power is supplied from the PC’s main unit. Table 3.2. Specification of CB-CE1 Item Specification Bundled connection cable CB-CE1 (Cable length 1m) Outside dimensions of acceptable card (Max.) 100(L) [mm] EAD-CE-EC... -
Page 19: Ead-Ce-Ec
3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [08232007] [08232007] Management No. A-51-497 Parts No. LYHT681...