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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
DSB-H4SMK Multifunction USB Hub. The
USB Hub providing one high-speed RS-232
Serial, one PS/2 Keyboard, one PS/2 Mouse
ports and 4 Downstream USB ports. The USB
Hub features easy connectivity for traditional
devices includes modem, keyboard, mouse and
others USB devices.
Technology Overview
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a
standard that has been adopted by leading
manufacturers within the computer industry to
define a new type of peripheral connection
scheme. It is designed to replace older parallel
and serial ports, cables, and connectors with
something faster and easier to use. USB is:
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Easier -- Windows 98, Me and 2000 will
automatically recognize newly installed
devices.
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Quicker -- You won’t have to reboot when
installing.
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Faster -- Top USB data speed is around 100
times faster than a serial connection.
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Greater Expandability -- Using USB hubs
you can connect up to 127 devices to your
computer.
