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Adaptec USB2connect Host Bus Adapter User Manual

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  • Page 1 USB2connect Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
  • Page 3 Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number Before contacting Technical Support, you’ll need your TSID.
  • Page 4 13:30 to 15:00, Central European Time. To expedite your service, have your computer in front of you. To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables: UK: +0800 96 65 26 or fax +0800 731 02 95 Other European countries: +32 11 300 379 Australia and New Zealand Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.au.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 6 Overview USB2connect Host Bus Adapter The Adaptec USB2connect Host Bus Adaper is a USB 2.0 PCI host adapter for PC and Macintosh computers that provides connectivity to USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0, or Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI), is the fastest USB standard – capable of transferring data at up to 480 Megabits per second while maintaining backward compatibility with USB 1.1 Open Host...
  • Page 7 Windows are compatible with USB2connect, so you can ignore the warning. For updated driver information, check the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. Without a USB 2.0 driver, USB 2.0 devices will run at USB 1.1 speeds even when connected to a USB 2.0 adapter.

  • Page 8: Contents Of Box

    Microsoft Windows Macintosh Note: For the latest information on Mac OS X support, see the Readme file on the CD or check the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. Other Requirements Available PCI slot (32- or 64-bit, 3.3- or 5-volt compatible)
  • Page 9 USB2connect User’s Guide Installing USB2connect Discharge any static electricity buildup by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer) before handling the USB2connect adapter. WARNING: Turn power to the computer and disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 10 Replace the slot cover screw. When installed properly, the card should be level with the expansion slot. Close the computer cabinet and reattach the power cord. The USB2connect AUA-5100 adapter shares one internal and external connector so that only five can be used at one time. The default setting is that all external connectors are Enabled, and the internal connector is Disabled.

  • Page 11: Installing The Windows Drivers

    USB2connect User’s Guide Installing the Windows Drivers Once the USB2connect is installed in your computer, complete the following steps as appropriate for your operating system to install a software driver for the adapter. Note: It is important that you complete the New Hardware Wizard for your operating system if it appears, even though there is currently no driver available for USB 2.0 devices.
  • Page 12 If you see a message that the PCI Universal Serial Bus driver was not located, select the option Automatic search for a beetter driver (Recommended). Click Next. If you do not have a USB 2.0 driver for USB2connect, the Add New Hardware Wizard displays the message Windows was unable to locate a driver for this device.
  • Page 13 Universal Serial Bus because at this writing there are no 2.0 drivers for USB2connect. However, the USB 1.1 drivers included with Windows Me operating system are compatible with USB2connect. For updated driver information, check the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.

  • Page 14: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Note: You must be logged on as Administrator or have administrator privileges to install USB2connect in the Windows 2000 operating system. Power up the computer. During the operating system startup, the adapter will be detected and Windows will load embedded drivers for the adapter.
  • Page 15 USB2connect User’s Guide On the Install Hardware Device Drivers window, select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). Click Next. On the Locate Driver Files window, uncheck all the options. Click Next.
  • Page 16 Installing the Windows Drivers On the Driver Files Search Results window, select the default option Disable the device. Otherwise the operating system will attempt to locate a USB 2.0 driver each time you start the computer. Click Finish.
  • Page 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB Controller) because at this writing there is no 2.0 driver for the USB2connect. However, the USB 1.1 drivers included with the Windows 2000 system are compatible with USB2connect. For updated driver information, check the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.

  • Page 18: Windows 98 Se

    Windows 98 SE Because the USB2connect has three controllers, (two OCI USB 1.1 and one EHCI USB 2.0) Windows 98 SE requires all these devices to be installed. Please follow these instructions carefully. When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, click Next. Select Search for the best driver for your device (recommended).
  • Page 19 USB2connect User’s Guide Select The updated driver (recommended). Click Next. You may see a message that Windows is searching for the driver. Click Next. When you see the following prompt, insert your Windows 98 CD in your CD-ROM drive and click OK.
  • Page 20 Type the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive in the Copy files from box as shown below and click OK. Note: If you have copied your driver files onto your hard drive and know where they are located, you can browse to that folder instead of inserting the Windows 98 CD.
  • Page 21 USB2connect User’s Guide At this point, the driver for the first OHCI (USB 1.1) controller is installed. To install the driver for the second OHCI controller, repeat steps 1-8. To install the USB 2.0 EHCI driver, repeat steps 1-3. The following window will display. Click Next.
  • Page 22 Universal Serial Bus if there is no 2.0 driver for USB2connect. However, the USB 1.1 drivers included with the Windows 98 SE system are compatible with USB2connect. For updated driver information, check the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. Installing the Windows Drivers...

  • Page 23: Installing The Macintosh Driver

    USB2connect User’s Guide Installing the Macintosh Driver Power up the computer. Insert the USB2connect CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Installation Here file on the CD. Follow the instructions to install the latest Macintosh USB drivers, if necessary. Double-click the USB2connect Installer file and follow the instructions.

  • Page 24: Connecting Usb Devices

    Connecting USB Devices You can connect standard USB 1.1 or high-speed USB 2.0 devices to the external or internal connectors on the USB2connect adapter. A 10-foot (3-meter), USB 2.0 certified, high-speed cable is included. This cable plugs into the external connectors on the adapter and then to the external device such as a scanner, as shown below: Note: The USB2connect supports hot-plugging, allowing USB devices to be attached and recognized even when the...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    USB2connect User’s Guide Troubleshooting If you have problems while installing USB2connect, check the following: Note: If you experience any performance issues with your USB device when connected to a hub, connect that device directly to the USB2connect adapter. Is the adapter seated evenly in the PCI slot? Is bus mastering support provided and enabled for the PCI slot containing USB2connect? (Check your motherboard documentation for information on this.)
  • Page 26 If the card is not seen, verify that the Apple USB extensions are loaded and enabled. If so, verify that the card is seated properly. If you are still unable to resolve a problem, see the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com or the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at http://ask.adaptec.com for additional troubleshooting information.
  • Page 27 © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. P/N: 512882-06, Ver AA KM 05/01...

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