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USB 2.0 Switch Quick Installation Guide Introducing the USB 2.0 Switch The USB 2.0 Switch is designed to share USB device(s) between multiple systems. Features and Benefits • Compliant with USB Specifications, Revision 2.0. Hot-swapping feature allows you to attach/detach...
• Software CD and quick installation guide Layout Do not connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your system until after the driver has been installed. Please refer to the Installation section starting on page 4 to install its driver. USB 2.0 Switch 2-to-1 •...
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Four Type B connectors for system connection • One Type A connector for device connection • Convenient manual switching buttons Power LED/Manual switching button To PC To PC (Type B connector) (Type B connector) To USB device (Type A connector) Figure 2. USB 2.0 Switch 4-to-1...
Windows Installation Important: Do not connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your system until after the driver has been installed. In order for the driver to install properly the Power LED to that system must be switched to another system. For example, if you connect port A to system A, make sure the Power LED on port A is not lit.
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ROM drive letter) Select your language, then click OK. Click Next, Next, then Finish. Plug the USB 2.0 Switch into an available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) with the supplied USB cables and the driver will install automatically. Press the Power LED/Manual switching button that matches the system to complete the installation.
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Select your language, then click OK. Click Next, Next, then Finish. Restart Windows. When Windows resumes, plug the USB 2.0 Switch into an available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) with the supplied USB cables and the driver will install automatically.
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Select Search for the best driver..., and click Next. Clear all check boxes, click Next, click Next again. Note: If prompted for Windows Installation CD- ROM, click OK. Insert this CD, then click OK again. Click Finish. If prompted, click Yes to restart. To Verify Windows Installation Go to Device Manager to verify installation.
Power LED is off: Double click Human Interface Devices. HID-compliant device and either USB Human Interface Device or USB Input Device should be displayed. Windows Device Switching Hotkey Control, Status Indicator and Manual switching button are the three methods that can be used to switch devices between systems.
Double click the USB Sharing icon to start USB sharing program manually. Right click the Status Indicator and select Switch can also switch USB access to the current system. Note: Devices such as external hard drives and printers send signals back and forth to your computer when they are connected.
The drive icon will appear on the other system. Other Devices For other devices just press the switching button to change to another system. Connecting USB Devices When connecting your USB device(s) to the USB 2.0 Switch, follow the USB device's driver installation procedures.
(5) years from the date of purchase of the product. SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or workmanship.
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