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AUA-3100LP/AUA-5100
USB2
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CONNECT
DAPTER

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  • Page 1 ARDWARE NSTALLATION UIDE AUA-3100LP/AUA-5100 USB2 CONNECT DAPTER...
  • Page 2 NTRODUCTION The Adaptec USB2connect Adapters (AUA-3100LP and AUA-5100) are Universal Serial Bus (USB) host adapters for PC-compatible or Macintosh computers that provide connectivity to USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0, or Enhanced Host Control Interface (EHCI), is the fastest USB standard, capable of transferring data at up to 480 megabits per second.
  • Page 3 NSTALLING This Installation Guide explains how to install the USB2connect card into your computer. For information on installing the drivers for the USB2connect, see the User’s Guide located on the CD included in this kit. Discharge any static electricity build-up by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer) before handling the USB2connect adapter.
  • Page 4 Insert the USB2connect into the PCI expansion slot. Press down firmly until the card clicks into place. Replace the slot cover screw. When installed properly, the card should be level with the expansion slot, as shown below. Some PCI slots may need considerable force to insert the card completely.
  • Page 5: Completing The Installation

    OMPLETING THE Once the USB2connect is installed in your system, complete the following steps. Windows® Installation Power up the computer. During the operating system startup, the card will automatically be detected and Windows will load an embedded driver for the card. If your system prompts you to restart the computer, do so.
  • Page 6: Usb Devices

    To enable the internal port, set the jumpers. See the figures below: External Port Enabled (default) Internal Port Enabled EVICES for the latest driver avail- adaptec.com jumpers All 5 external ports enabled jumpers...
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING If you experience any performance issues with a USB device when connected to a hub, connect that device directly to the USB2connect host adapter. • Is the card seated evenly in the PCI slot? • Is bus mastering support provided and enabled for the PCI slot containing the USB2connect? (Check your motherboard documentation for information on this.) •...
  • Page 8 If the extensions are loaded and enabled, 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take corrective action. © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. P/N: 512879-06, Ver. AA KM 05/01...

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