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Before You Begin To use your Adaptec XHub2®, you need: ■ A PC-compatible notebook or desktop computer with: ■ A 266-MHz or faster processor ■ Windows® XP or Windows 2000 An available USB port One high-quality USB cable for each USB device you wish to connect to your XHub2. (High quality USB cables are available for purchase on the Adaptec Web site, at www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.) ■ ■ About USB 2.0 Performance For your XHub2 and USB 2.0 devices to operate at USB 2.
Plugging in Your XHub2 Follow the picture to connect your XHub2. You don’t have to power off your computer before connecting the hub. USB port on notebook or desktop computer (The location of your USB port may differ from what’s shown in this example.) Power LED: When this LED is illuminated, the XHub2 is receiving power. USB Device LED 1 and 2: When a Device LED is illuminated, a device is connected to the corresponding USB port.
Plugging in Your Devices Follow this picture to connect your USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices to your XHub2. You can use either USB port on your hub. Note: USB 1.1 devices won’t operate at USB 2.0 speeds, even if they’re connected to a USB 2.0 hub or adapter. See About USB 2.0 Performance on page 1 for more information. Unplugging Your Devices Device manufacturers support hot-plugging in different ways. Some devices (like CD-ROM drives) must be stopped before they are unplugged.
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Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number ■ Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12digit TSID number. The TSID number identifies your product and support status.
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Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty 1. 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 two (2) years from the date of purchase.
6. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT SHALL (A) HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, (B) TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY AT THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH PERIOD AND (C) TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW BE EXCLUDED.
Regulatory Compliance Statements 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.
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Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface).
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