USB2.0 PCI Host Board PCIU2 User’s Manual June 2001 Rev.1.
Contents 1. Introduction........................................................................... 3 1-1. Features ....................................................................................................... 3 1-2. Restrictions ................................................................................................. 3 1-3. Required Operating Systems .................................................................... 3 1-4. Other Requirements .............................................
1. Introduction This User’s Guide describes how to install the RATOC USB2.0 PCI Host Adapter Board. (called PCIU2 in this User’s Guide). The information in the README.TXT file on the CD-ROM may include the latest information. Be sure to read the file as well. 1-1. Features •Supports 480Mbps(High-speed), 12Mbps(Full-speed), 1.5Mbps(Low-speed) data transfer mode. This USB2.0 host adapter is fully backwards compatible with the currrent USB1.1 devices. •Certified and passed USB HI-SPEED Compliance test.
2. Before installing... 2-1. Package Check the package contents: •PCIU2 PCI Board •Low profile bracket •Software CD-ROM •User’s manual NOTE If any of these items are missing from the PCIU2 retail package, contact your supplier immediately. 2-2. Using Low-Profile Bracket If you use the PCIU2 with a Low-Profile PC, you have to replace the bracket with the bundled Low-Profile bracket as shown below.
3. Setting up 3-1. Installing the PCI board Turn off your computer and install the PCIU2 into a PCI slot. Please note the following: 1.You have to install the PCIU2 firmly. If the PCIU2 isn’t installed firmly, this product or your PC may get damaged. 2.Be sure the gold contact of the PCI board is completely in a white PCI slot. 3.Be sure to fasten the bracket of the PCI board with a screw as shown below. After installing it, start your PC. Then, you need to install the driver for the PCIU2.
3-2. Installing the driver(Windows 98SE) When you use Windows 98SE, follow the steps to install the driver. 1. When you start your PC after installing the PCIU2, the following Hardware Wizard will appear. Insert the PCIU2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and click [Next]. 2. Select [Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)] and click [Next]. 3. Click [Next]. 6 Uncheck all the options.
4. Select [The updated driver(Recommended) NEC USB Open Host Controller] and click [Next]. 5. Click [Next]. 6. Click [Finish]. 7. The same hardware wizard as shown at the step 1 through 6 will appear again. Follow the same procedure.
. Then, the following hardware wizard will appear. 9. Select [Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)] and click [Next]. 10. Select [Specify a location] and type in [D:\PCIU2] and click [Next]. (D means your CD-ROM drive letter. If your CD-ROM is “E”, you have to type in [E:\PCIU2].
11. Make sure Windows found the PCIEHCI.INF file in the PCIU2 folder in the CD-ROM drive. Then, click [Next]. 12. Click [Finish]. 13. Restart your PC. You have now finished installing the driver.
14. 10 To verify that the driver is installed correctly, right-click on [My Computer], select [System Properties], and then select the [Device Manager] tab. If you can find two [NEC USB Open Host Controller] strings and a [RATOC PCI USB Enhanced Host Controller] string under the [Universal Serial Bus Controllers], the driver is installed correctly.
3-3. Installing the driver(Windows 2000) Before you install the driver, make sure Windows 2000 Service Pack2 or later is already installed . To verify Service Pack2 or later is installed, right-click on [My Computer], and then select [System Properties].If you can find a “Service Pack” string as shown below, Service Pack is already installed in your system. After verifying Service Pack2 or later is installed, follow the steps: 1.
3. Select [Specify a location] and click [Next]. 4. The following dialog box will appear.Type in [E:\PCIU2] and click [OK]. (E means your CD-ROM drive letter. If your CD-ROM is “D”, you have to type in [D:\PCIU2].) 5. Make sure Windows found the PCIEHCI.INF file in the PCIU2 folder in the CD-ROM drive. Then, click [Next]. 6. Click [Finish]. 7. Restart your PC. You have now finished installing the driver.
8. To verify that the driver is installed correctly, right-click on [My Computer], select [System Properties], and then select the [Hardware] tab. Then, click the [Device Manager] button. If you can find two [NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller] strings and a [RATOC PCI USB Enhanced Host Controller] string under the [Universal Serial Bus Controllers], the driver is installed correctly.
3-4. Installing the driver(Windows Me) When you use Windows Me, follow the steps to install the driver. 1. When you start your PC after installing the PCIU2, the following Hardware Wizard will appear. Insert the PCIU2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and select [Automatic search for a better driver(Recommended)] and click [Next]. 2. Select [RATOC PCI USB Enhanced Host Controller] and click [OK]. 3. Click [Finish]. 4. Restart your PC. You have now finished installing the driver.
5. To verify that the driver is installed correctly, right-click on [My Computer], select [System Properties], and then select the [Device Manager] tab. If you can find two [NEC USB Open Host Controller] strings and a [RATOC PCI USB Enhanced Host Controller] string under the [Universal Serial Bus Controllers], the driver is installed correctly. NOTE You may find the [RATOC PCI USB Enhanced Host Controller] string with green ? marks. But this doesn’t affect the peformance of this PCIU2 board.
4. Registration and Tech-support 4-1. How to Register We highly recommend to register yourself as our customer through our on-line registration. 1. On the Internet, access our site (http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/) 2. Follow window menu guide to register. 3. Fill out and submit the registration form. 4-2. Software Update and Support -Driver UpdateThe latest driver or utility software are subject to change for improvement or bug fix. You can download the latest version from our web site. (http://www.
5. Options Option is available (sold separately) at the web site: 1. http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/ 2. http://www.firewireshop.com -USB2-01 (USB2.0 cable(3 feet)) If you have any questions about the option, contact to: RATOC Systems Insternational, Inc. Tech Support TEL : (408)955-9400 FAX: (408)955-9402 E-mail: int-support@rexpccard.co.
6. Specifications Model Name Type USB2.0 PCI Host Board Board PCI PCIU2 Bus transfer 32bitPCI Bus Master(PCI Local Bus 2.2 compliant) USB data transfer rate 480/12/1.5 Mbps(HS/FS auto-detection) E n v i r o n m e n t Operating temperature0°C/32°F - 55°C/131°F Relative humidity 20% - 80% (noncondensing) USB USB connector USB 2.0 Type A x 2port port Optional 18 corrent 500mA at each port(MAX.
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