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Adaptec AUA-1420A User Manual

Usb2connect adapter for notebooks
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  • Page 1 ’ UIDE AUA-1420A USB2 CONNECT FOR OTEBOOKS...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 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 need your unique 12-digit TSID number.
  • Page 4 Limited 5-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product,...
  • Page 5 Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 6 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 8. The entire liability of Adaptec and its licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of this warranty, shall be: a.
  • Page 7 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. Adaptec, Inc. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE European Union Compliance Statement...
  • Page 8 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface).
  • Page 9 This User’s Guide provides instructions for installing the Adaptec AUA-1420A USB2connect for Notebooks adapter into your notebook computer. It also includes detailed driver installation instructions and explains how to connect your USB2connect for Notebooks to various devices.

  • Page 10: Taking Inventory

    Getting Started Taking Inventory Your USB2connect for Notebooks kit contains: Adaptec AUA-1420A USB2connect for Notebooks adapter USB2connect for Notebooks CD, which includes software, device drivers, and documentation USB2connect for Notebooks Installation Guide System Requirements Before installing the USB2connect for Notebooks adapter, ensure...

  • Page 11: Preparing To Install

    USB 1.1 NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller USB 2.0 Adaptec AUA-1420 Card Bus to USB Enhanced Host Controller To install your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter and the drivers for the controllers listed above, follow the instructions provided for your operating system.

  • Page 12: Installing On Windows

    Installing on Windows Notebooks To install your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter: 1 Turn on your notebook computer and insert the adapter in the Card Bus slot. Card Bus slot USB2connect for Notebooks adapter 2 Insert the USB2connect for Notebooks CD and install the device driver.

  • Page 13: Windows Xp

    Installing on Windows Notebooks Windows XP Windows XP recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the driver installation: 1 Select Install from a list or specific location..., then click Next. 2 Select Don’t search, I will choose the driver..., then click Next.
  • Page 14 CD-ROM drive, then click OK. Note: Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different from the one shown in the example. 6 Click Continue Anyway. Note: Adaptec drivers have been fully tested and certified to work with the AUA-1420A adapter. Installing on Windows Notebooks...
  • Page 15 Installing on Windows Notebooks 7 When the installation is complete, click Finish.
  • Page 16 Verifying the Installation To verify that the driver is installed: 1 Right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 2 Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers and verify that the information shown below appears. USB 2.0 controller (see note) USB 1.1 controllers...

  • Page 17: Windows 2000

    Installing on Windows Notebooks Windows 2000 Windows 2000 recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the driver installation: 1 Click Next. 2 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device..., then click Next. 3 Select CD-ROM drives only, then click Next.
  • Page 18 Installing on Windows Notebooks 4 Ensure that Install one of the other drivers is not checked, then click Next. 5 When the installation is complete, click Finish. 6 Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
  • Page 19 USB 2.0 controller USB 1.1 controllers Note: Device Manager may show a green question mark next to the Adaptec USB controller. This is normal and does not affect the operation of the USB2connect for Notebooks adapter. For instructions on removing the USB2connect for Notebooks...

  • Page 20: Windows Me

    Installing on Windows Notebooks Windows Me Windows Me recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the driver installation: 1 Click Next. 2 Select Automatic search for a better driver..., then click Next. 3 When the installation is complete, click Finish. 4 Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
  • Page 21 USB 2.0 controller USB 1.1 controllers Note: The Windows Me Device Manager may show a green question mark next to the Adaptec USB controller. This is normal and does not affect the operation of the USB2connect for Notebooks adapter. Installing on Windows Notebooks...

  • Page 22: Windows 98 Se

    Windows 98 SE Two device drivers are installed on Windows 98SE because the operating system has no embedded USB drivers. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure that both drivers are installed correctly. Note: You may need the Windows 98SE CD during installation.
  • Page 23 Installing on Windows Notebooks 3 Deselect all options, then click Next. 4 Select The updated driver..., then click Next. 5 Click Next again.
  • Page 24 6 If prompted to do so, insert your Windows 98SE CD in your CD-ROM drive, then 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 98SE CD.
  • Page 25 Installing on Windows Notebooks 8 When the first driver installation is complete, click Finish. The Found New Hardware Wizard restarts. 9 Click Next. 10 Select Search for the best driver for your device..., then click Next.
  • Page 26 11 Insert the USB2connect for Notebooks CD, select CD-ROM drive, then click Next. 12 If a message appears recommending to you the option of selecting an updated driver, click Next. Click Next again. 13 When the second driver installation is complete, click Finish. Installing on Windows Notebooks...
  • Page 27 Verifying the Installation To verify that the drivers are installed: 1 Right-click on the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, then click the Device Manager tab. 2 Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers and verify that the information shown below appears. USB 2.0 controller USB 1.1 controllers Installing on Windows Notebooks...
  • Page 28 All three controllers are listed under Hardware devices: 1 x NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller 2 x Adaptec AUA-1420 Card Bus to USB Enhanced Host Controllers 2 Click any one of the three controllers, then click Stop.
  • Page 29 Installing on Macintosh Computers To install your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter: Note: If you are running Macintosh OS X, the drivers for the USB2connect for Notebooks adapter are included on your operating system. Turn on your PowerBook and skip to Step 1 Turn on your PowerBook and insert the USB2connect for Notebooks CD.

  • Page 30: External Power Source

    Connecting USB Devices You can connect standard USB 1.1 or high-speed USB 2.0 devices to the connectors of the USB2connect adapter, as shown below. Note: To ensure proper functioning, use a standard USB cable with a maximum length of 6 feet (2 meters). External Power Source In most cases, you can attach USB devices without using an external power adapter.
  • Page 31 Hotplugging USB Devices The USB2connect for Notebooks adapter supports hotplugging, allowing USB devices to be attached and recognized while the computer is on. Device manufacturers support hotplugging in different ways. Refer to your device’s documentation for specific information. Note: Moving a device from one adapter connector to another can cause the operating system to initiate a new hardware installation process.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Macintosh Computers on page More more information and troubleshooting tips, check file on the USB2connect for Notebooks CD. Readme Refer also to the Adaptec Web site at Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at for details. External Power Source on page 22 Installing on www.adaptec.com...
  • Page 33 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513394-06, Ver. AA LB 10/02...

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