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In this Guide Getting Started 2 Installing the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in 4 Inserting the Adapter 5 Installing the Device Drivers 6 Connecting Devices 21 Removing the Adapter 24 Troubleshooting 25 About USB Technology 26 About 1394 Technology 27 1
Getting Started Getting Started This User’s Guide explains how to install your AUA-1411 DuoConnectTM for Notebooks adapter and its associated drivers. It describes how to connect your AUA-1411 to a USB device and a digital video camera, and contains an overview of USB and 1394 (FireWireTM) technology.
Getting Started Installation Overview ! Caution: Do not insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter into your computer before you install the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in. See page 4 for detailed instructions. You install your DuoConnect for Notebooks in four simple steps: 1 Install the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in—Windows XP and Windows 2000 only. (See page 4.) 2 Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter. (See page 5.) 3 Install the device drivers. (See page 6.) 4 Connect your devices. (See page 21.
Installing the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in Installing the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in (Windows XP and 2000 only) If you are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 on your notebook computer, you must install the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in software before you insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter. ! Caution: Do not insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter into your computer before you install the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in. To complete the installation: 1 Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks CD.
Inserting the Adapter Inserting the Adapter To successfully install your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter: 1 Disconnect any devices that are connected to the adapter. 2 Carefully insert the adapter into the CardBus slot of your computer, as shown. 3 Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks CD into your CD-ROM drive, if you haven’t done so already.
Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Device Drivers The DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter contains four controllers. One driver is installed for each controller. When successfully installed, these controllers are displayed separately in the Windows Device Manager. Controller Type Number of Controllers USB 1.1 2 NEC USB Open Host Controller USB 2.0 1 Adaptec AUA-1411 CardBus to USB Enhanced Host Controller (See Note below.
Installing the Device Drivers Windows XP Note: If your operating system is updated with the latest Microsoft service pack, Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically installs the necessary drivers. Your installation is complete. If your operating system is not updated with the latest Microsoft service pack, Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the driver installation: 1 Select Install the software automatically...
Installing the Device Drivers 2 Click Continue Anyway. Note: Adaptec drivers have been fully tested and certified to work with the AUA-1411 card. 3 When the installation is complete, click Finish. 4 If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
Installing the Device Drivers Verifying Driver Installation To verify that the drivers are installed: 1 Right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 2 Expand IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers and Universal Serial Bus controllers and verify that the drivers called-out below appear. 1394 driver USB 2.0 driver USB 1.1 drivers Note: If you are using Microsoft’s USB 2.
Installing the Device Drivers Windows 2000 Note: If your operating system is updated with the latest Microsoft service pack, Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically installs the necessary drivers. Your installation is complete. If your operating system is not updated with the latest Microsoft service pack, Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the installation: 1 Click Next.
Installing the Device Drivers 2 Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. 3 Select only CD-ROM drives, then click Next.
Installing the Device Drivers 4 Click Next. 5 When the installation is complete, click Finish. 6 Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
Installing the Device Drivers Verifying Driver Installation To verify that the drivers are installed: 1 Right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button. 2 Expand IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers and Universal Serial Bus controllers and verify that the drivers called-out below appear. 1394 driver USB 2.0 driver USB 1.1 drivers Note: If you are using Microsoft’s USB 2.
Installing the Device Drivers Windows Me Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the driver installation: 1 Select Automatic search for a better driver..., then click Next. 2 When the installation is complete, click Finish. 3 Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
Installing the Device Drivers Verifying Driver Installation To verify that the drivers are installed: 1 Rick-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, then click the Device Manager tab. 2 Select View devices by type. 3 Expand 1394 Bus Controllers and Universal Serial Bus controllers and verify that the drivers called-out below appear. 1394 driver USB 2.0 driver USB 1.
Installing the Device Drivers Windows 98 SE These instructions guide you through the installation of 1394, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 drivers. These drivers are installed in sequence, not all at the same time. Follow these instructions to ensure that all drivers are installed correctly. Note: You may need the Windows 98SE CD during installation. Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete the installation: 1 Click Next.
Installing the Device Drivers 3 Deselect all options, then click Next. 4 Select The updated driver..., then click Next.
Installing the Device Drivers 5 Click Next. 6 Click Finish. The 1394 driver installation is complete. The Add New Hardware Wizard reopens. 7 Repeat Step 1 to Step 6. The first USB 1.1 driver installation is complete. The Add New Hardware Wizard reopens. 8 Repeat Step 1 to Step 6 again. The second USB 1.1 driver installation is complete. The Add New Hardware Wizard reopens.
Installing the Device Drivers 9 Click Next. 10 Click Search for the best driver..., then click Next. 11 Ensure that your DuoConnect for Notebooks CD is in your CD-ROM drive, then select Specify a location, type the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click Next. Note: Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different from the one shown in the example. 12 Click Next, then click Finish. The USB 2.0 driver installation is complete. 13 Restart your computer when prompted.
Installing the Device Drivers Verifying Driver Installation To verify that the drivers are installed: 1 Right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, and click the Device Manager tab. 2 Select View devices by type. 3 Expand 1394 Bus Controllers and Universal Serial Bus controllers. Verify that the drivers called-out below appear. 1394 driver USB 2.0 driver USB 1.
Connecting Devices Connecting Devices You can connect standard USB 1.1 and high-speed USB 2.0 devices to your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter. To ensure proper functioning, Adaptec recommends using only standard USB cables with a maximum length of 6 feet (2 meters). Hard disk drive connected with a USB cable You can also connect FireWire devices to your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter, as discussed in Hot-plugging on page 23. Use standard FireWire cables to connect your FireWire devices.
Connecting Devices External Power Source You may need to connect an external power source to the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter if you are connecting it to multiple USB devices with varying power requirements, or FireWire devices that do not have their own power supply. If necessary, use a UL-approved power supply rated at 12 Volts and capable of 2.1 Amps, with connector size 3.5 mm outside/1.3 mm inside diameter, 8 mm length. Refer to your device’s documentation for other power requirements.
Connecting Devices Connecting Multiple Devices You can connect multiple USB and FireWire (1394) devices to your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter by using hubs, as shown. (A hub works with a computer like a power strip works with an electrical outlet—it multiplies the number of ports you have so that you can have more devices plugged in at the same time.) DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter USB 2.0 hub USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices OR USB 1.1 hub 1394 hub USB 1.
Removing the Adapter Removing the Adapter You must use the Unplug or Eject Hardware Wizard to properly disconnect your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter from your computer. To disconnect the adapter: 1 Stop and disconnect all devices connected to the adapter. (Refer to your devices’ documentation for instructions, if required.) 2 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware Wizard icon (shown at right) on your system tray, which is in the bottom right corner of your screen.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you encounter difficulties while installing or using the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter, check the following: ■ Is your device powered on? ■ Is the cable properly connected to the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter and the device? ■ Is the adapter seated evenly in the PC Card slot? ■ Is the driver loaded properly? See page 6 to refer to the installation verification instructions provided for your operating system.
About USB Technology About USB Technology USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is the interface between your computer and the USB devices you plug into it. Your computer communicates with USB devices through the USB interface. About USB Devices USB devices can be plugged into USB ports only, and must be supported by USB drivers. USB 1.1 devices operate at a maximum speed of 12 Mbps (Megabits per second); USB 2.0 devices operate at a maximum speed of 480 Mbps. USB 1.1 and USB 2.
About 1394 Technology About 1394 Technology 1394 (also known as FireWire or i.LINK) is an international standard data transfer protocol created by Apple Computer, Inc. and ratified by the International Standards Organization as IEEE 1394. It is a series of standardized commands for moving data from one device to another. 1394 offers advantages that make it ideal for use with audio and video devices: ■ It’s fast. It has 100/200/400 Mbps, or 12.5/25/50 MBps data transfer rates.
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