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Installation Process

There are two steps to installing your LaCie USB 2.0 PCI Card. First
(

Hardware Installation

), you must insert the PCI card into a PCI slot inside

your computer. Second (

Software Installation

), you must install the

necessary software drivers for the card.

2.2 Hardware Installation

Tools: Philips-head and/or flat-head screw driver
Computer System Manual

1) Turn off your computer and disconnect all external peripheral devices and
cables, i.e. power cord, modem/fax line, monitor, etc.

2) Remove your computer’s cover. For most computers, there are screws that
will need to be unseated before you can remove the computer’s cover, and
these screws are usually located at the rear of the computer, along the edge
of the cover. However, placement of these screws and cover attachment may
vary by manufacturer, so please refer to your computer system’s manual for
specific details.

3) Once you have removed the cover, you will need to locate the PCI slots on
the motherboard. The PCI slots are generally located in the back of the
computer, with the slots built into the side-wall of the computer (please refer
to your computer system’s manual for the exact location of your PCI slots). If
necessary, you may need to remove the expansion slot cover, and you may
also need to remove any add-in boards which block access to the PCI slots.

4) Take the LaCie
USB 2.0 PCI Card
out of its anti-
static bag and
push the card into
the empty PCI
card slot. The card
should be
mounted with the
circuitry and four
USB connectors
facing down.

Summary of Contents for 130813 - USB 2.0 PCI Card Design

Page 1: ...LaCie USB 2 0 PCI Card User s Manual Rev 1 10 16 02...

Page 2: ...ould 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 These limit...

Page 3: ...equirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Manufacturer s Declaration for CE Certification We LaCie solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European st...

Page 4: ...ng Your LaCie USB 2 0 PCI Card 7 2 1 Minimum System Requirements 7 2 2 Hardware Installation 8 2 3 Software Installation 9 3 Troubleshooting 15 4 Contacting Customer Service 17 4 1 Warranty 19 5 Appen...

Page 5: ...icized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given Important Note Technical Information or News Warning This icon indicates potential hazard Precautions Always follow the...

Page 6: ...tes up to 480Mb s while conveniently maintaining backward compatibility with USB 1 1 devices USB 2 0 can still be used to connect lower speed USB 1 1 ports and devices like digital cameras scanners mo...

Page 7: ...your computer Please read the following information to properly ground yourself Electrostatic Discharge ESD Static electricity is an electric charge caused by an imbalance of electrons on the surface...

Page 8: ...ually located at the rear of the computer along the edge of the cover However placement of these screws and cover attachment may vary by manufacturer so please refer to your computer system s manual f...

Page 9: ...put the computer s cover back on and reconnect all of your external peripheral devices and cables 2 3 Software Installation Windows 98 SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 1 Turn on your computer Insert the...

Page 10: ...s window appears Once the files have been copied the NEC USB Open Host Controller window appears alerting you that Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires C...

Page 11: ...SE and Windows Me users need to select the Win98ME folder and click OK Windows 2000 users need to select the WinXP2K folder and click OK When the Fig 1 4 window appears again click Next Fig 1 4 10 Whe...

Page 12: ...r and one string that says NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller there may be another name at the beginning of the strings depending on the chip set manufacturer If these are visible then the instal...

Page 13: ...ith the file copying icons 6 Once the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Finish to complete the installation As soon as the software installation is complete a prompt will appear f...

Page 14: ...14 If these are visible then the installation of your LaCie USB 2 0 PCI Card drivers is now finished and you may begin using your new card...

Page 15: ...tion properly Difficulties getting the computer in and out of standby mode Are you trying to wake up the computer with a device attached to your card The card does not support remote wakeup You should...

Page 16: ...ssue physically disconnect each USB device you want to remove immediately after you use the unplug or eject hardware icon Did you reconnect connect immediately Allow at least 3 seconds to pass before...

Page 17: ...of memory installed 5 Names of CD or DVD drives installed on your computer 6 Names of any other devices installed on your computer Technical Support Help Hours LaCie Australia Monday through Friday 9...

Page 18: ...weden Monday through Friday 9AM 5PM Contact Us At 46 0 8 411 60 02 support nordic lacie com LaCie Spain Monday through Friday 9AM 2PM and 4PM 7PM Contact Us At 34 91 323 83 11 supporte lacie com LaCie...

Page 19: ...trike electrical fault improper packaging or accident The card was installed improperly The serial number of the card is defaced or missing LaCie will not under any circumstances be liable for direct...

Page 20: ...s up to 480 Mb s making it 40 times faster than its predecessor This increased bandwidth translates into higher performance in demanding applications requiring high transfer rates What are the ideal u...

Page 21: ...he existing hub you can then plug in a new set of peripherals and so on up to a maximum of 127 You can use your USB 2 0 devices with USB 1 1 hubs but the peripherals will be limited to USB 1 1 perform...

Page 22: ...s that lead to power loss and unstable operation Important Note Only use USB cables shorter than 5 meters approximately 15 feet Using longer cables cause the peripherals to malfunction due to excessiv...

Page 23: ...ve scanner or printer to be connected to the computer Data Stream The flow of data that accomplishes a task usually related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or between storage devices Digit...

Page 24: ...on component USB or IEEE 1394 for example which enables a microprocessor to communicate with a compatible peripheral Port software A memory address which identifies the physical circuit used to transf...

Page 25: ...ative Never expose your device to rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions Never place objects containing liquids on the PCI card as they may spill onto its circuitry Doing so increases...

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