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User’s Manual USB 2.
Index INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................3 CONNECTORS ...................................................................
Introduction Thank you for ordering the USB 2.0 DOCK. The USB 2.0 DOCK is an intelligent expansion module, which connects to a PC or notebook via Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, providing one high-speed RS-232 serial port, one printer port, one PS/2 keyboard & mouse and 4 downstream USB ports. The USB 2.0 DOCK features easy connectivity for traditional serial devices, keyboards, mice and other USB devices and provides up to 480Mbps USB2.0 High Speed capability. By simply plugging in a USB 2.
Connectors One DB-9 RS-232 serial interface connector supports baud rates from 1,200 to 115.2K. One DB-25 parallel connector supports IEEE-1284 bi-directional printer port. One Mini-din for PS/2 keyboard, mouse. Four USB receptacle type A downstream ports. One USB type B upstream connector. Figure 1 USB 2.0 DOCK Functions The available functions of USB 2.0 DOCK depend on the status of power supplied: Bus powered 1. Connect USB cable to PC to provide bus power. 2.
LED Indicator Power Indicator The Power Indicator will turn ON when bus power is supplied. USB Indicators There are four USB indicators to show if the USB Downstream Ports are ready for use. 1. If the USB 2.0 DOCK is not ready for use, the USB Indicators will turn OFF, and the USB Downstream Ports cannot be used. 2. If the USB 2.0 DOCK is ready for use, the USB Indicators will turn ON, and you can use all the functions of the USB 2.0 DOCK.
Installing USB 2.0 DOCK 1. This installation guide is written in accordance with different operation systems. Including Windows 98/98SE/Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. 2. Power on your computer and make sure that the USB port is enabled and working properly. 3. Connect the power adapter into USB 2.0 DOCK. 4. Connect the USB cable into the USB 2.0 DOCK and the USB port of your PC. 5. Windows will start detecting USB devices. install your USB 2.0 DOCK. USB 2.
Win98/98SE/Me Driver Installation The driver installation is divided into 5 steps. For Win98/98SE installation should include all 5 steps (A-E). For Win Me installation should only need to perform Step B and D. Please install USB 2.0 DOCK step by step by following the instructions. Step A: USB Hub Installation (This step for Windows 98 only) A1. Click “Next” to Continue installing the USB2.0 Hub (Ref Figure A-1) Figure A-1 A2.
A4. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure A-4) Figure A-4 A5. Click “Finish”, Windows has finished installing USB 2.0 Hub driver (Ref Figure A-5) Figure A-5 A6. Click “Next” to continue installing a USB 1.1 Hub (Ref Figure A-6) Figure A-6 A7. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure A-5) Figure A-7 USB 2.
A8. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure A-5) Figure A-8 A9. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure A-5) Figure A-9 A10. Click “Finish”, Windows has finished installing USB 1.1 Hub (Ref Figure A-10) Figure A-10 USB 2.
Step B: Printer Adapter Installation (This section for Windows98/98SE/Me) To install the software for USB to Printer Converter of the USB 2.0 DOCK: B1. Insert the “USB 2.0 DOCK driver CD” into CD ROM. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure B-1) Figure B-1 B2. Click “Next” to initiate the search for the best driver for your device (Ref Figure B-2). Figure B-2 B3. Select “Specify a location” and the location of the USB2.0 DOCK driver CD. Click “Next” to start and search. (Ref Figure B-3).
B4. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure B-4) Figure B-4 B5. Click “Finish”. Windows has finished installing the printer driver (Ref Figure B-5) Figure B-5 Before connecting the printer on the parallel port of USB 2.0 DOCK, the printer driver must be installed in advance, or it might print unknown format of characters. Please refer to "Setting Up the Printer Device" section to connect your printer to the USB 2.0 DOCK. USB 2.
Step C. USB Composite Device for PS/2 keyboard & mouse Installation (This section for Windows98/98SE only) To install the USB Composite Device driver of USB 2.0 DOCK: C1. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure C-1) Figure C-1 C2. Click “Next” to initiate search for the best driver for your device (Ref Figure C-2) Figure C-2 C3. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure C-3) Figure C-3 USB 2.
C4. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure C-4) Figure C-4 C5. Click “Finish”. Windows has finished installing the USB Composite device driver for PS/2 keyboard & mouse. (Ref Figure C-5) Figure C-5 USB 2.
Step D: Serial Converter Installation (Required for 98/98SE/Me Windows System) To install the USB to serial port driver of the USB 2.0 DOCK, please make sure the driver diskette is inserted: D1. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure D-1) Figure D-1 D2. Click “Next” to initiate a search for the best driver for your device (Ref Figure D-2) Figure D-2 D3. Select “Specify a location” and the location of the USB 2.0 DOCK driver CD. Click “Next” to start and search. (Ref Figure D-3) Figure D-3 USB 2.
D4. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure D-4) Figure D-4 D5. Click “Finish”. Windows has finished installing RS-232 Serial port driver (Ref Figure D-5) Figure D-5 USB 2.
Step E. USB HID Device for PS/2 keyboard & mouse Installation (This section for Windows98/98SE only) To install the USB HID device PS/2 keyboard & mouse driver of USB 2.0 DOCK: E1. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure E-1) Figure E-1 E2. Click “Next” to initiate search for the best driver for your device (Ref Figure E-2) Figure E-2 E3. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure E-3) Figure E-3 USB 2.
E4. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure E-4) Figure E-4 Figure E-5 E5. A warning message window will show up. Please insert the Windows 98 CD and Click “OK” to continue or specify the location of the 98 system installation files. (Ref Figure E-5) E5. Click “Finish”. Windows has finished installing the USB HID driver for PS/2 keyboard & mouse. (Ref Figure E-5) Figure E-5 USB 2.
Win2000 Driver Installation To install the driver of the USB 2.0 DOCK, please make sure the driver CD is inserted. Step1. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure Win2k -1) Figure Win2k-1 Step2. Click “Next” to initiate search for the best driver for your device (Ref Figure Win2k -2) Figure Win2k -2 Step3. Please insert “USB 2.0 DOCK Driver” CD into CD-ROM. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure Win2k -3) Figure Win2k -3 USB 2.
Step4. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure Win2k -4) Figure Win2k -4 Step5. Click “Finish”, Windows has finished installing Serial port driver. (Ref Figure Win2k -5) Figure Win2k -5 Before connecting the modem on the serial port of USB 2.0 DOCK, the modem driver must be installed in advance. Otherwise it might operate unexpectedly. Please refer to "Setting Up the HyperTerminal with USB to serial port" section as an example of routing your COM port setting. USB 2.
WinXP Driver Installation To install the USB to serial port driver of the USB 2.0 DOCK, please make sure the driver diskette/CD is inserted: Step1. Click “Next” to continue (Ref Figure WinXP-1) Figure WinXP-1 Step2. Click “Finish”, Windows has finished installing Serial port driver. (Ref Figure WinXP-2) Figure WinXP-2 Before connecting the modem on the serial port of USB 2.0 DOCK, the modem driver must be installed in advance. Otherwise it might operate unexpectedly.
Congratulations!! You have finished installing USB 2.0 DOCK. Please click on Start>> Settings>> Control Panel, and double click System, and Device Manager. Please double check the Human Interface Devices, Keyboard, Mouse, Ports, and Universal serial bus controller of the dialog box to see if they work properly. Keyboard USB to Printer USB to Serial Figure 3 USB to Serial Keyboard USB to Printer Figure 4 USB 2.
Set Up the Printer Device Follow the steps below to connect your printer to the USB 2.0 DOCK with your PC: For Windows 98/98SE and Me: 1. Turn off your printer. Plug in the cable to connect USB 2.0 DOCK parallel port and printer. Turn on the printer afterwards. 2. Turn on your computer and plug in the USB cable to connect the USB 2.0 DOCK and the USB port of PC. 3. Please click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, double click System, and click on Device Manager.
Figure 6 6. If you do not have a printer installed yet, click on Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard will start and assist you in installing a new printer device. Select the printer manufacturer and model name from the list provided by the wizard or use the printer driver diskette supplied by your printer. 7. When prompted which port the printer will use, click on LPT2: USB to Parallel Port. Figure 7 8.
For WINDOWS 2000 and XP: 1. Turn off your printer. Plug in the cable to connect USB 2.0 DOCK parallel port and printer. Turn on the printer afterwards. 2. Turn on your computer and plug in the USB cable to connect the USB 2.0 USB and the USB port of PC. 3. If you have installed a printer device before, click Start, Settings, Printers. Right-click the default installed printer and click on Properties. The Properties dialog box of the installed printer will appear on your screen. 4.
Set up the HyperTerminal with USB to serial port Follow the steps below to configure your HyperTerminal with USB to serial COM port setting: 1. Make sure that HyperTerminal is installed in your system. If not, please click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double click Add/Remove Programs, choose Windows Setup page, Communications, click Details button, enable HyperTerminal to install the program to your Windows system. 2.
Figure 9 4. Click the "Connect using" item to indicate the proper COM port which appeared in step 1, and follow the succeeding instructions to complete the setup. USB 2.
Uninstalling the Driver Program If you want to remove the USB 2.0 DOCK driver program, you can uninstall it by following the steps below: a. Unplug the USB cable from your PC. b. Run the Un20DOCK.exe program from the USB 2.0 DOCK driver CD. c. For WIN98/SE/ME: Please Press OK to remove Printer Convertor. Printer Convertor had been removed. Please press Exit to continue. Please Press OK to remove Serial Convertor. System will require to restart to complete the un-installation. to continue.
d. For WIN2000/XP: Please Press OK to remove Serial Convertor. System will require to restart to complete the un-installation. to continue. USB 2.
APPLICATION NOTE 1. USB 2.0 DOCK normally derives its own power from PC Host. When system power plugged in to the USB port of PC or notebook, the Large LED will turn green, and the serial, parallel, keyboard, mouse, and 4 downstream ports can operate without the switching adapter. 2. Please note that the 4 downstream ports may not function normally if no external power applied and heavy power consumption USB device connected. An external power will be highly recommended.
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