XHub4 Quick Start Guide.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Before You Begin To use your Adaptec XHub4®, you need: ■ A PC-compatible notebook or desktop computer with: ■ A 266-MHz or faster processor ■ Windows® XP or Windows 2000 (see page 3 for Windows Me/Windows 98SE information) An available USB port One high-quality USB cable for each USB device you wish to connect to your XHub4. (One USB cable is included with your hub.) The power adapter included in your XHub4 package ■ ■ ■ About USB 2.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Plugging in Your XHub4 Follow the picture to connect your XHub4. You don’t have to power off your computer before connecting the hub. Step 1: Plug the XHub into the USB port on your laptop or desktop computer. (The location of your available USB port may differ from what’s shown in this example.) Step 2: Plug the power adapter into the XHub’s Power port. (See Note below.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Installing Device Drivers Follow the instructions provided for your operating system: Windows XP and Windows 2000 If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you do not need to install any device drivers. Your XHub4 is ready for use when it’s properly connected and your computer is powered on. Windows Me and Windows 98SE If you are using Windows Me or Windows 98SE, Adaptec’s USB 2.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 4 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Plugging in Your Devices Follow this picture to connect your USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices to your XHub4. You can use any USB port on the hub. USB device cable Device LEDs (numbered 1–4) correspond to USB ports USB ports You can buy additional USB cables on the Adaptec Web site, at www.adaptec.com/buy-cables. See About USB 2.0 Performance on page 1 for information about USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 5 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Daisy-Chaining XHubs If you want to add more USB 2.0 ports to your system, Adaptec XHub4 hubs can be daisy-chained (linked in series). You can connect up to five XHub4 hubs. To create a daisy-chain: 1 Connect the first XHub4 to your computer and to a power source. (See page 2.) 2 Use a USB cable to connect the next XHub4 to one of the USB ports on the first XHub4.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 6 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Troubleshooting If you have problems using your XHub4 or USB devices, work through this list of troubleshooting suggestions: ■ Ensure that all cables are properly and fully connected. ■ Ensure that the XHub4 is connected to a power source, and that the power source is turned on. Note: If you disconnect the power source while the XHub4 is in use, the hub will stop working.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 7 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Copyright ©2003 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 XHub, Adaptec, and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 8 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM 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 12-digit TSID number. The TSID number identifies your product and support status.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 9 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM ■ For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at ask.adaptec.com. ■ To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call +1 408-957-7274. Or, you can order cables online at www.adaptec.com/buy-cables. Europe ■ Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com. ■ German and English: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-de.adaptec.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM 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.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 11 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM 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.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 12 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM 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.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 13 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM Adaptec, Inc.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 14 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM 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.
XHub4 Quick Start Guide.fm Page 18 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA ©2003 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513637-06, Ver.
