R USER’S GUIDE AUA-1420A USB2CONNECT FOR NOTEBOOKS
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In this Guide Getting Started 2 Installing on Windows Notebooks 4 Installing on Macintosh Computers 21 Connecting USB Devices 22 Troubleshooting 24 USB2connect for Notebooks lets you to connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to Windows® and Macintosh® notebook computers. It is compatible with USB 1.1 Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) and USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) devices and works in any compatible Card Bus slot. USB 2.
Getting Started 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 that your notebook computer meets these requirements: For Windows Notebooks ■ 266-MHz (or faster) processor ■ Available Card Bus sl
Getting Started Preparing to Install The USB2connect for Notebooks adapter contains the following controllers: Controller Description 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. ■ For Windows notebooks, see page 4. ■ For Macintosh notebooks, see page 21.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 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. Follow the instructions for your operating system: ■ For Windows XP, see page 5. ■ For Windows 2000, see page 9. ■ For Windows Me, see page 12. ■ For Windows 98SE, see page 14.
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.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 3 Click Next again. 4 Click Have Disk. 5 In the Copy manufacturer’s files from box, type the drive letter for your 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 7 When the installation is complete, click Finish.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 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.
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.
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.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 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 Device Manager. 2 Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers and verify that the information shown below appears. USB 2.0 controller USB 1.1 controllers Note: Device Manager may show a green question mark next to the Adaptec USB controller.
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.
Installing on Windows Notebooks Verifying the Installation To verify that the driver is installed: 1 Right-click 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 Note: The Windows Me Device Manager may show a green question mark next to the Adaptec USB controller.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 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. Windows 2000 recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the driver installation: 1 Click Next, then click Next again.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 3 Deselect all options, then click Next. 4 Select The updated driver..., then click Next. 5 Click Next again.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 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. Then skip to Step 8. 7 Type in the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, then click OK. Note: Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different from the one shown in the example below.
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.
Installing on Windows Notebooks 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 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.
Installing on Windows Notebooks Removing the USB2connect for Notebooks Adapter – Windows 2000 only You must use the Unplug or Eject Hardware wizard to properly remove the USB2connect for Notebooks adapter from your computer. To remove the adapter: 1 Open the Unplug or Eject Hardware wizard by clicking the icon (shown at right) on your system tray, which is at the bottom right corner of your desktop.
Installing on Macintosh Computers 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 5. 1 Turn on your PowerBook and insert the USB2connect for Notebooks CD. 2 Double-click the Start Installation Here installer file on the CD. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting USB Devices 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. However, when you attach multiple devices with varying power requirements, an external power source may be needed.
Connecting USB Devices 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you encounter difficulties installing or using your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter, check the following: ■ Is the adapter inserted completely in the Card Bus slot? ■ Is the cable properly connected to the USB2connect for Notebooks adapter and the device? ■ Is your device powered on? ■ Does the device require an external power source? See External Power Source on page 22 for details.
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