P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 1 Introduction Welcome to Belkin Hi-Speed Connectivity! Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire PCI Card (the PCI Card). Now you can upgrade your computer to the latest USB and FireWire technology. You will be able to take advantage of a host of new Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire products!
• Full compliance with USB specifications • Full compatibility with OHCI compliant FireWire peripherals • Plug-and-Play technology • Internal power connector Package Contents Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire PCI Card FireWire Cable (6-pin to 4-pin) User Manual Installation CD...
P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 3 Technical Specifications USB Specifications • Open Host Controller Interface- (OHCI-) compliant (USB 1.1 Host Controller) • EHCI-compliant (USB 2.0 Host Controller) • PCI revision 2.1-compliant • Current: 500mA per port • USB revision 2.0-compliant FireWire Specifications •...
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 4 Technical Specifications (continued) System Requirements • 266MHz Pentium II processor ® • 32MB RAM • One available PCI 2.1-compliant PCI slot • Windows ® 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP operating system Operating System Compatibility Operating System USB 1.x USB 2.0...
P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 5 Installation Please refer to the section that corresponds to your version of the Windows operating system. Installation Procedure for Windows 98 SE This installation procedure will successfully install two USB 1.1 OHCI controllers, one USB 2.0 EHCI host controller, and one IEEE 1394 host controller.
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 6 Installation (continued) 8. When Windows restarts, the PCI card will be detected and installation of the required drivers will begin. Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up to 30 seconds for the PCI card to be detected. 9.
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24. The “Add New Hardware” wizard will repeat the installation process for the second OHCI host controller. 25. Repeat steps 20-23. 26. Windows will now detect “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller”. Click “Next”. 27. Windows will locate the required drivers and complete installation of the “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host...
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3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”. The “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” list will now include two “NEC USB Open Host Controller” entries, one “Belkin USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host Controller” entry, one “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device” entry and two “USB Root Hub” entries.
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 9 Installation (continued) select “No, I will restart my computer later”. Select “Close”. Then select “Exit”. 3. Open the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of your Windows display, then select “Shut Down” and click “OK”. 4.
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4. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”. The “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” list will now include two “NEC USB Open Host Controller” entries, one “Belkin USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host Controller” entry, one “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device” entry and two “USB Root Hub” entries.
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 11 Installation (continued) Installation Procedure for Windows Me This installation procedure will successfully install two USB 1.1 OHCI controllers, one USB 2.0 EHCI host controller, and one IEEE 1394 host controller. 1. Insert the F5U508 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. After a few moments the main menu will auto-start and display each of the available installation options.
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 12 Installation (continued) 4. Once the computer has completely shut down, remove the computer’s cover and locate an empty PCI slot. 5. Remove the port cover that corresponds with the PCI slot you wish to use. (The cover is usually held in place with a single screw.) 6.
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15. Installation of the “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” is now complete. Click “Finish”. 16. Windows will detect “NEC USB Open Host Controller (E13+)” and “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host controller”. The required driver support will be automatically installed. No user input is required.
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3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”. The “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” list will now include two “NEC USB Open Host Controller” entries, one “Belkin USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host Controller” entry, one “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device” entry and two “USB Root Hub” entries.
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Please proceed to the “With Internet Connection” section. a. If you do not have a connection to the Internet: USB 2.0 drivers will be installed from the Belkin F5U508 installation CD. Please proceed to the “Without Internet Connection” section.
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 16 Installation (continued) With Internet Connection 1. Make sure your computer is completely powered down. 2. Remove the computer’s cover and locate an empty PCI slot. 3. Remove the port cover that corresponds with the PCI slot you wish to use.
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 17 Installation (continued) 8. The IEEE 1394 Network Device is now detected and installed. Windows will present you with the option of setting up a Network. If you do not want to set up an IEEE 1394 network, ignore this option.
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Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up to 30 seconds for the PCI card to be detected. 11. Windows will now search for drivers for the “Belkin USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller” and the “New Hardware Wizard”...
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4. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”. The “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” list will now include two “NEC USB Open Host Controller” entries, one “Belkin USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host Controller” entry, one “USB 2.0 Root Hub Device” entry and two “USB Root Hub” entries.
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P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 20 Installation (continued) 5. Click the plus sign (+) next to “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller”. The “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller” list will now include one “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” entry. 6. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Network Adapters”. The “Network Adapters”...
P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 21 Installing a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub Note: During installation of a Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card driver, a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub driver is also installed. When you attach a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub to your PCI Card for the first time, follow the procedure described below.
P73954ee-A-F5U508-man.qxd 22-11-2002 15:14 Page 22 Value-Added Software Bundle The Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire PCI Card Installation CD includes groundbreaking photo-editing software applications from Ulead ® Ulead VideoStudio ® Ulead VideoStudio 5.0 is one of the most complete consumer...
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
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