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XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page ii Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Copyright © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, XHub, and USBControl are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page iii Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Adaptec Technical 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 12-digit TSID number. The TSID number identifies your product and support status.
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XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page v Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Limited 1-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 one (1) year from the date of purchase.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page vi Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Adaptec Software License Agreement PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page vii Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM 7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensor warrant only that the media upon which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page viii Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM 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.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page ix Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM In this Guide Introduction 1 What’s in the Package 2 System Requirements 2 This Is Your XHub 3 Plugging in Your XHub 4 Installing Drivers 5 Installing USBControl 8 Plugging in Your Devices 8 Understanding the LEDs 9 Daisy-Chaining XHubs 10 About USB 11 Maximizing XHub Performance 12 Technical Specifications 12 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Adaptec XHub for Notebooks.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM XHub for Notebooks User’s Guide What’s in the Package The Adaptec XHub for Notebooks kit includes: ■ AUH-4100 USB 2.0 hub ■ 5 V, 2.6A power adapter ■ XHub for Notebooks Quick Start Guide ■ XHub for Notebooks CD, which includes drivers and the Adaptec USBControl device manager utility You’ll also need one high-quality USB cable for each USB device you wish to connect to your XHub. Most USB devices are sold with a USB cable.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM This Is Your XHub This Is Your XHub More information about your XHub is in Technical Specifications on page 12.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM XHub for Notebooks User’s Guide Plugging in Your XHub Follow the picture below to connect your XHub. Your XHub must be connected to a USB 2.0 port for it to operate at USB 2.0 speeds. XHubs connected to bus-powered devices can operate without a power adapter. (See Technical Specifications on page 12 for limitations.) Step 1: Plug the XHub into the USB port on your laptop or desktop computer.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Installing Drivers Installing Drivers USB 2.0 driver software with hub support must be installed on your computer for the XHub for Notebooks to operate at USB 2.0 speeds. If you are using an Adaptec USB 2.0 controller, install the USB 2.0 drivers provided on the XHub for Notebooks CD. Note: The drivers provided on the XHub for Notebooks CD will not work with non-Adaptec USB 2.0 controllers.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM XHub for Notebooks User’s Guide Windows XP To install the drivers for Windows XP: 1 Turn on your computer and connect your AUH-4100 (see Plugging in Your XHub on page 4 for instructions). 2 Insert the XHub for Notebooks CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Found New Hardware wizard opens. 3 Select Install the software automatically..., then click Next. 4 Click Continue Anyway. 5 Windows installs the driver.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Installing Drivers Macintosh Operating Systems Because there are currently no USB 2.0 drivers for the MacIntosh OS, you don’t need a special driver to use the XHub for Notebooks with your Macintosh computer. (Your XHub for Notebooks will operate at USB 1.1 speeds.) Note: The drivers included on your XHub for Notebooks CD will not work on your Macintosh computer.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM XHub for Notebooks User’s Guide Installing USBControl USBControl is a software utility that helps you easily manage your USB peripherals. Using USBControl, you can find information on device performance and status, and get detailed device information and troubleshooting help. To install USBControl, insert the XHub for Notebooks CD into your CD-ROM and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: USBControl runs with Adaptec USB 2.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM Understanding the LEDs Understanding the LEDs Your XHub for Notebooks has 6 colored LEDs to help you monitor the status of your XHub and USB devices. Refer to the figure below for the location of each LED. Power LED USB Uplink LED USB Device LEDs 1 2 3 4 ■ The red Power LED indicates that the XHub is connected to a power source and that the power is on.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM XHub for Notebooks User’s Guide Daisy-Chaining XHubs If you want to add more USB 2.0 ports to your system, Adaptec XHubs can be daisy-chained (linked in series). You can connect up to five XHub for Notebooks hubs. (This is a USB limitation.) To daisy-chain XHubs: 1 Connect a power adapter to each XHub. (See Plugging in Your XHub on page 4.) 2 Plug the first XHub’s USB cable into the USB port on your computer.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM About USB About USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is the interface between your computer and the USB devices you plug into it. Your computer communicates with USB devices through the USB interface. Some USB features are particularly important to desktop computer users: ■ USB is one-size-fits-all—any USB device can be plugged into any USB port using the appropriate USB cable.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM XHub for Notebooks User’s Guide Maximizing XHub Performance For your XHub for Notebooks to operate at optimum speed, it must be connected to a USB 2.0 port, and USB 2.0 driver software with hub support must be installed on your computer. Note: Macintosh users—There are currently no USB 2.0 drivers for the Macintosh OS, and USB 2.0 PCI cards will not work on Macintosh systems. Your XHub for Notebooks will operate at USB 1.1 speeds.
XHub for Notebooks UG Book.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:48 PM R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513302-06, Ver.
