EZ-USB 2.0 CardBus Card User Manual www.apricorn.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . Installation . . . . . Drivers (Windows XP & Windows 2000) Drivers (Windows 98, 98SE, ME) . Attaching USB Devices . . . Removing the Card . . . Tips & troubleshooting . . . Appendixes Electronic Compliance . . Warranty & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2-3 4 5 6 7 7 . . . .
Introduction Thank You for purchasing the EZ-USB 2.0 ! The EZ-USB 2.0 CardBus Card allows laptop computers to connect with Hispeed USB devices via your laptop’s CardBus Slot. The EZ-USB 2.0 is compatible with the new USB 2.0 “Hi-Speed” standard, which allows much faster connection speeds and a wider range of devices. It is also backwards-compatible with all USB 1.0 and 1.1 devices. The EZ-USB 2.0 CardBus Card was designed as a “Plug and Play” device that is hot-swappable in most Windows Operating Systems.
Installation 1) Windows 98SE and Windows ME users ONLY! Insert the CD-ROM and run the USB 2.0 Driver installation utility. This installer should start automatically once the CD-ROM is inserted into your laptop, if not, browse the CD-ROM and double-click on “U2v2_05.exe”. Reboot your laptop once the USB 2.0 autoinstaller is complete. 2. Insert the EZ-USB CardBus Card into the laptop CardBus slot. (fig 1) fig 1 3.
Installation 3. Attach the Adapter Cable to the EZ-USB 2.0 Card. (fig 2) Note: The Adapter Cable is ‘keyed’ for proper alignment into the PC Card connector, and should gently click into place. Do not force the connection! fig 2 4. Attach regular USB devices or USB 2.0 “Hi-Speed” devices to the USB Ports on the Adapter Cable (fig 3). See notes for “Attaching USB devices” on pg.
Installing Device Drivers Driver Installation for Windows XP: Windows XP contains built-in support for USB 2.0 devices. Windows XP will automatically install the correct device drivers for this card If USB 2.0 device drivers were not included with the original XP installation, they can be downloaded automatically from the Windows Update website: • Make sure you have an active connection to the Internet • The first time you install the EZ USB 2.
Drivers Driver Installation for Windows 98SE, & Windows ME: 1) Windows will detect a new device: “NEC USB Open Host Controller.” -Click “Next.” 2) “What do you want Windows to do?” -Select “Search for the best driver for your device.” -Then Click “Next” 3) “Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database...
Attaching USB devices The EZ-USB 2.0 allows connections with USB 2.0 “Hi-speed” devices, and is “backwards compatible” with older USB 1.0 and 1.1 devices. You may attach any combination of these devices to either port on the Adapter cable. The EZ-USB 2.0 Card will detect what type of USB device is attached and autoconfigure the port for the fastest possible communication speed. No user intervention is required. Older USB 1.0 and 1.1 devices will communicate at the original USB rates (up to 12Mb/sec). USB 2.
Removing the Card Card Removal for Windows 2000 & Windows XP: Use the Window 2000 “Unplug or Eject Hardware” Icon (located in the Windows System Tray on your desktop) or the Windows 2000 “Add/Remove Hardware” Wizard to stop all communication with the Card before removing it from the PC Card slot. Card Removal for Windows 98, 98SE & ME: Use the special USB 2.0 Card-Removal Icon (located on the Windows’ System Tray on your desktop). The USB 2.
Appendix A: Electronic Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Techincal Support Before You Contact Technical Support: • Review the Installation Section of the User’s Guide to verify the EZ-USB 2.0 and it’s device drivers are installed correctly. Make sure all USB devices have been installed correctly. • Visit the Apricorn Website: http://www.apricorn.com. The Support section has complete tech support information, driver downloads, FAQ’s, warranty information. If you need further assistance, please contact our technical support Dept.
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