R USER’S GUIDE AUA-3121 DUOCONNECT ADAPTER
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This guide explains how to install the DuoConnect Host Bus Adapter in a PCI slot and how to install its associated drivers. It also describes how to connect a USB device and a digital video camera. Overview The DuoConnect adapter enables you to connect USB 1.1 (EHCI), USB 2.0 (OHCI), and FireWire (IEEE 1394) devices to your PCcompatible or Macintosh computer. USB 2.0 is the fastest USB standard, capable of transferring data at up to 480 megabits per second. USB 2.0 devices are compatible with USB 1.
Overview Kit Contents ■ DuoConnect adapter ■ FireWire cable (6-foot/1.
Installing the DuoConnect Adapter Installing the DuoConnect Adapter 1 Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer). 2 Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord. 3 Open the computer cabinet. See your computer documentation for specific instructions, if needed. 4 Locate an unused 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot and remove the expansion slot cover.
Installing the DuoConnect Adapter 5 Insert the DuoConnect adapter in a PCI expansion slot and press down firmly until the adapter clicks into place. Then, replace the slot cover screw. When installed properly, the adapter should be level with the expansion slot. 6 Connect the DuoConnect adapter internal power connector to a spare 4-pin mini power connector (similar to the connector on a floppy drive), as shown below. This connector supplies optional bus power to the FireWire ports.
Installing the Windows Drivers Installing the Windows Drivers The DuoConnect adapter contains the four controllers: Controller Type Number of Controllers Description USB 1.1 2 NEC USB OHCI-compliant USB 2.0 1 Adaptec AUA-3121 PCI to USB EHCI-compliant FireWire 1 Texas Instruments OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 When successfully installed, these controllers are displayed separately in the Windows Device Manager. Windows XP 1 Start Windows XP.
Installing the Windows Drivers 3 Select Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install, then click Next. 4 Click Next again. 5 Click Have Disk. 6 Insert the Adaptec USB2connect CD into the CD-ROM drive. Type the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive in the Copy manufacturer’s files from box, as shown below, and click OK. Note: Your CD-ROM drive may have a different drive letter than the one shown in the example above.
Installing the Windows Drivers 7 On the next screen, click Continue Anyway. 8 When the installation is complete, click Finish. 9 If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
Installing the Windows Drivers 10 To verify that the driver is installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers and verify that the information shown below appears. FireWire controller USB 2.0 controller (see note) USB 1.1 controllers Note: USB 2.0 controller – Your controller is identified by its model number, which may differ from the model number shown in this User’s Guide.
Installing the Windows Drivers Windows 2000 1 Turn on the computer and insert the DuoConnect CD. 2 Log in as Administrator Note: You need to log in as administrator or acquire administrator privileges for your computer in order to complete the driver installation. During the operating system startup, the adapter is detected and Windows searches for embedded drivers for the card.
Installing the Windows Drivers 4 In the Install Hardware Device Drivers window, select Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended), and click Next. 5 In the Locate Driver Files window, uncheck all options except CD-ROM drives, and click Next.
Installing the Windows Drivers 6 In the Driver Files Search Results window, ensure that the Install one of the other drivers check box is not checked, and click Next. Note: The driver name may differ from the one shown in the example above, but it will be an .inf file. 7 When Windows is finished copying drivers, click Finish. 8 Restart your computer.
Installing the Windows Drivers 9 To verify that the driver is installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button. Then, expand IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers and Universal Serial Bus Controllers. Verify that the information shown below appears. FireWire controller USB 2.0 controller USB 1.
Installing the Windows Drivers Windows Me 1 Turn on or restart your computer and insert the DuoConnect CD. 2 When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) and click Next. 3 After the driver is copied, click Finish. 4 Windows will now install the FireWire drivers. Select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) and click Next. 5 When Windows has finished copying the FireWire drivers, click Finish.
Installing the Windows Drivers 6 If you see a message that the PCI Universal Serial Bus driver was not located, select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended). Then, insert the DuoConnect CD and click Next. 7 When Windows has finished copying the USB 2.0 drivers from the DuoConnect CD, click Finish. 8 Restart your computer. Note: It may take longer than usual for your system to restart because the operating system is locating and installing the new drivers.
Installing the Windows Drivers 9 To verify that the driver is installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, and click the Device Manager tab. Expand 1394 Bus Controller and Universal Serial Bus Controllers. Verify that the information shown below appears. FireWire controller USB 2.
Installing the Windows Drivers Windows 98 SE 1 Turn on or restart your computer and insert the DuoConnect CD. 2 When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, click Next. 3 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 4 In the window that appears, uncheck all options and click Next.
Installing the Windows Drivers 5 In the window shown below, click Next. Note: The driver name may differ from the one shown in the example above, but it will be an .inf file. 6 Click Next again. If Windows prompts you to restart your computer, click No. 7 When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, click Next.
Installing the Windows Drivers 8 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 9 In the window shown below, uncheck all options and click Next.
Installing the Windows Drivers 10 Select The updated driver (Recommended), and click Next. 11 You may see a message that Windows is searching for the driver. Click Next. 12 When you see the following prompt, insert your Windows 98 SE CD and click OK. 13 Type the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive in the Copy files from box and click OK. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be d (as shown below) or some other letter.
Installing the Windows Drivers Note: If you have copied the driver files onto your hard drive and know where they are located, you can browse to that folder instead of inserting the Windows 98 SE CD. 14 When the third driver has been copied onto your system, the following window appears. Click Finish. The driver for the first OHCI (USB 1.1) controller is installed. 15 To install the driver for the second OHCI controller, repeat steps 7 through 14.
Installing the Windows Drivers 17 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 18 Check the CD-ROM drive option, insert the DuoConnect CD, and click Next.
Installing the Windows Drivers 19 If the following screen appears, select The updated driver (Recommended), and click Next. Otherwise, proceed to Step 21. 20 Windows shows you the location of the driver. Click Next. 21 When Windows is finished copying files, click Finish. 22 Windows will now install the FireWire drivers. When the wizard starts, click Next.
Installing the Windows Drivers 23 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 24 In the window shown below, uncheck all options and click Next.
Installing the Windows Drivers 25 Select The updated driver (Recommended), and click Next. 26 You may see a message that Windows is searching for the driver. Click Next. 27 When you see the following prompt, insert your Windows 98 SE CD in your CD-ROM drive and click OK.
Installing the Windows Drivers 28 Type the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive in the Copy files from box, and click OK. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be d (as shown below) or some other letter. 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 98 SE CD. 29 When the following window appears, click Finish.
Installing the Windows Drivers 30 To verify that the drivers are installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, and click the Device Manager tab. Then, expand IEEE 1394 Bus Controller and Universal Serial Bus Controllers. Verify that the information shown below appears. FireWire controller USB 2.0 controller USB 1.
Installing the Macintosh Driver Installing the Macintosh Driver In this procedure, you install the DisableSleep driver, which prepares your Macintosh computer to use the DuoConnect card. Note: Blue and white G3s are not supported. 1 Turn on or restart the computer and insert the DuoConnect CD. 2 Double-click the Start Installation Here file on the CD. 3 Follow the instructions to install the latest Macintosh USB drivers, if necessary.
Installing the Macintosh Driver 7 Scroll to the PCI area and click the arrow next to each PCI slot to reveal the PCI card information. If the DuoConnect adapter is installed properly, you will see one of the following information listings under one of the slots: If you do not see the DuoConnect adapter listed, verify that the Apple USB extensions are loaded and enabled. Also, verify that the adapter is seated properly. If you are still unable to resolve a problem, see the Adaptec Web site at http://www.
Installing the Macintosh Driver DuoConnect and Deep Sleep The DuoConnect adapter does not support Deep Sleep on Power Macintosh G4 computers. When you use the DuoConnect installer as described on page 27, the DisableSleep driver (shown at right) is installed and the Deep Sleep feature is disabled. After you install the DuoConnect driver, if you try to put a Power Macintosh G4 into Deep Sleep, you will see the message shown below.
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 DuoConnect adapter, as shown below. Hotplugging The DuoConnect adapter supports hot-plugging, allowing USB devices to be attached and recognized while the computer is on. Device manufacturers support hot-plugging in different ways. Refer to the instructions for each device for attaching and mounting recommendations.
Connecting USB Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Two types of FireWire connectors are commonly used: a 4-pin and a 6-pin. The DuoConnect adapter contains two external 6-pin connectors suitable for use with a camera. Digital video cameras use a 4-pin connector and may not include a cable. (Other peripherals typically use a 6-pin connector.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you encounter difficulties while installing the DuoConnect adapter, check the following: ■ Is your device powered on? ■ Is the cable properly connected to the DuoConnect adapter and the device? ■ Is the adapter seated evenly in the PCI slot? ■ Are your drivers current? Check http://www.adaptec.com for the latest driver availability. ■ If you encounter any problems with the software, check the User’s Guide and Readme file on the CD.
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