USER’S GUIDE USBCONNECT 2000
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▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Contents Introduction Overview 1 Contents of Kit 2 System Requirements 2 Installing the USBConnect 2000 Adapter Hardware Installation 3 Software Installation 4 Completing the Installation Installing the Windows 98 Driver 5 Installing Macintosh 6 Understanding SCSI SCSI IDs 7 Terminating the SCSI Bus 8 Obtaining SCSI Cables 8 Troubleshoting Contacting Adaptec Electronic Support 13 Technical and Product Support 14 Sales and Ordering Information 14 iii
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Adaptec’s USBConnectTM 2000 adapter. The USBConnect 2000 adapter allows SCSI devices to plug into the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port of your PC or MAC computer. The built-in SCSI controller in the USBConnect 2000 adapter allows you to connect up to seven SCSI devices to your desktop or portable PC or MAC. These devices include the Iomega Jaz drive, CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, Magneto-optical (MO) drives and most scanners.
USBConnect 2000 User’s Guide Contents of Kit ■ USBConnect 2000 adapter ■ CD-ROM for Windows® 98 and Macintosh OS v8.5 ■ USBConnect 2000 adapter User’s Guide ■ Registration Card System Requirements 2 ■ Macintosh, PC or Portable PC with a USB compliant port ■ Windows 98 on PC or Portable PCs or Macintosh v8.
Installing the USBConnect 2000 adapter Installing the USBConnect 2000 adapter The following information describes the hardware and software installation for the USBConnect 2000 adapter. Hardware Installation Follow these steps to install the USBConnect 2000 adapter: 1 Remove the USBConnect 2000 adapter from its packaging. 2 Connect the USBConnect 2000 adapter into the SCSI device you want to connect. 3 Connect the USB connector (small end) into your systems USB port. (See diagram below.
USBConnect 2000 User’s Guide Note: Do not turn on the power until the SCSI device is attached to the USBConnect 2000 adapter. Once the attachment is made, you can make the connection with the power either on or off. Note: The USBConnect 2000 adapter is hot-pluggable, that is you can connect and disconnect it from a live system. This completes the physical installation of your USBConnect 2000 adapter. Next you need to install the installation CD.
Completing the Installation Completing the Installation Installing the Windows 98 Driver When you attach the USBConnect 2000 adapter, Windows 98 will automatically detect it. If it is your first time attaching the adapter to your system, Windows 98 will prompt you to install the driver from the CD included with your kit. Follow the steps in this section to install the Windows 98 driver: 1 Connect the USBConnect 2000 adapter to the SCSI device(s). 2 Power on the SCSI devices.
USBConnect 2000 User’s Guide Installing Macintosh Follow the steps in this section to install the USBConnect 2000 adapter on a Macintosh: 6 1 Power up your Macintosh and insert the enclosed USBConnect 2000 adapter CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double click on the USBConnect 2000 installer application. 3 Restart your Macintosh. 4 Connect the USBConnect 2000 adapter to the USB port. 5 Connect the USBConnect 2000 adapter to the SCSI device(s). 6 Power on your SCSI device.
Understanding SCSI Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced “scuzzy”) stands for Small Computer System Interface. SCSI is an industry standard computer interface for connecting SCSI devices (such as hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners) to a common SCSI bus. A SCSI bus is an electrical pathway consisting of a SCSI adapter (such as the SlimSCSI® Adapter) installed in a computer and one or more SCSI devices. SCSI cables are used to connect the devices to the SCSI card.
USBConnect 2000 User’s Guide Terminating the SCSI Bus To ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, terminators must be installed (or enabled) on the devices at the physical ends of the SCSI bus. The terminators on all devices between the physical ends must be removed (or disabled). Termination on the USBConnect 2000 adapter is permanently enabled, since it is always at one end of the SCSI bus. There are various methods for terminating hard disk drives and other SCSI devices.
Understanding SCSI Connector Types Several different types of SCSI connectors are used on SCSI devices, and each type requires a different kind of cable. The following three diagrams illustrate the different kinds of SCSI connectors: SCSI-2 High-density 50-pin Connector Typically used with high-performance CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, Jaz drives, and Plug and Play devices. SCSI-1, Low-density Centronics 50-pin Connector Used with many CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, SCSI tape drives, and scanners.
USBConnect 2000 User’s Guide Troubleshooting If you have problems with the USBConnect 2000 adapter resulting from errors in preparing and connecting the SCSI devices to it, check the following troubleshooting tips. My device is not recognized. How can I get the system to recognize my device. 1 The USBConnect 2000 adapter is designed as a self-powered device and as such receives it’s power from the termination power line of the attached SCSI devices.
Troubleshooting When I change CDs I don’t see the new one in the drive. Use the View Menu/Refresh option to refresh your screen. When I power off/on my SCSI device while still connected to USBConnect 2000 adapter, the system does not detect the USBConnect 2000 adapter or the SCSI device appears to be missing. How can I correct this problem? Try instead one of the following steps: 1 Remove and reinsert the USBConnect 2000 adapter from the USB port.
Contacting Adaptec If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this User’s Guide first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, please contact us.
Technical and Product Support ■ For technical support and information about many of Adaptec’s electronic support services, call 800-959-7274 or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ■ To use the Adaptec Interactive Support System, call 800-959-7274 or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The system prompts you with questions regarding your problem and then provides step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. ■ To speak with a product support representative, call 408-934-7274, M–F, 6:00 A.
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Adaptec Software License Agreement In return for acquiring a license to use the software (“Software”) and related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions: 1 License: This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to: a use the Software on a single computer system which incorporates an Adaptec SCSI Card, or in the case of a multi-user or networked system which permits access to the Software by more than one user at the same time, at a single working location.
9 Export: You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States restrict the export and re-export of the Software. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software or media in any form without the appropriate United States and foreign government approval. 10 U.S.
Limited 1-Year Warranty Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec.
