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SEPTEMBER 2003
IC136C
USB Card
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2: Industry Canada

    FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
  • Page 3 USB CARD TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    A.1 Problem/Solution ..... 20 A.2 Calling Black Box ..... . 20...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    USB CARD 1. Specifications System Requirements: Hardware: IBM PC or ® compatible, PCI slot; Software: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000/XP Interface: PCI Connectors: (2) USB “A” type Power: From the PCI bus Size: 1"H x 4"W x 4"D (2.5 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm) Weight: 0.5 lb.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 Overview The USB Card upgrades your PC to Universal Serial Bus (USB). It’s plug-and-play and provides a user-friendly interface. USB technology supports up to 127 physical devices (including keyboards, mice, monitors, scanners, printers, telephones, joysticks, gamepads) in a tiered-star configuration.
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    USB CARD 2.3 System Requirements • IBM PC compatible • PCI slot. • A supported operating system: Windows 98, 2000, or XP. 2.4 What the Package Includes • USB Card. • USB driver diskette for Windows 98/2000/XP. • This users’ manual.
  • Page 8: Installation

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation Follow these steps to install the card and software: 1. Add the USB driver to a system that is running Windows 98, 2000, or XP. 2. Install the card in your computer. 3. Install the software for either Windows 98, 2000, or XP.
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    USB CARD disappear, the installation is complete. Remove the diskette from your A: drive. 3.2 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off the power to your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Open the computer case. 3. Select an open PCI slot. Remove the cover plate for that slot.
  • Page 10: Installing The Usb Card In Windows 98

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.3 Installing the USB Card in Windows 98 NOTE You must already have Windows 98 installed on your computer and running properly before installing the USB Card. 1. After you install your card in your computer’s PCI slot, the Windows 98 Plug-and-Play will start detecting the USB Card and will load the driver automatically.
  • Page 11 USB CARD 2. Click Next to continue. The Wizard will prompt, What do you want Windows to do? See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. “What do you want Windows to do?” prompt.
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Click Next to continue. The Wizard will prompt with Specify a Location. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. “Specify a Location” prompt.
  • Page 13 USB CARD 4. Choose path A:\ if your diskette is at A. Click Next to continue. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Selecting the updated driver.
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 3: Installation 5. Click Next to continue. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. Windows driver file search for the device.
  • Page 15 USB CARD 6. Click Next to continue. The Install Completed screen appears. See Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6. “Install Completed” screen. 7. Click Finish to continue. 8. Attach the USB peripheral on the USB connector. Reboot the system after installation is complete.
  • Page 16: Installing The Usb Card In Windows 2000

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.4 Installing the USB Card in Windows 2000 Right click on My Computer, select Properties, and Hardware, then Device Manager to verify that the installation is complete. See Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. Device Manager tab.
  • Page 17: Installing The Usb Card In Windows Xp

    USB CARD 3.5 Installing the USB Card in Windows XP 1. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Install the software automatically.
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 3: Installation 2. Click Continue Anyway. See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Hardware Installation screen.
  • Page 19 USB CARD 3. The wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish. See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 if needed. 5. Right-click My Computer, select Properties, and Hardware, then Device Manager to verify that the driver installation is complete.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 3: Installation Figure 3-11. Device Manager tab.
  • Page 21: Appendix: Troubleshooting

    If you determine that your USB Card is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746- 5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
  • Page 22: Shipping And Packaging

    APPENDIX: Troubleshooting USB CARD • the nature and duration of the problem. • when the problem occurs. • the components involved in the problem. • any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make it worse. A.3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your USB Card: •...
  • Page 23 © Copyright 2003. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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