Adaptec AUA-1420A User's Guide Page 1

RUSER’S GUIDEAUA-1420AUSB2CONNECT FOR NOTEBOOKS

2Getting StartedGetting StartedTaking InventoryYour USB2connect for Notebooks kit contains: Adaptec AUA-1420A USB2connect for Notebooks adapter USB2

3Getting StartedPreparing to InstallThe USB2connect for Notebooks adapter contains the following controllers: To install your USB2connect for Notebook

4Installing on Windows NotebooksInstalling on Windows NotebooksTo install your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter:1 Turn on your notebook computer and

5Installing on Windows NotebooksWindows XPWindows XP recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete th

6Installing on Windows Notebooks3 Click Next again.4 Click Have Disk.5 In the Copy manufacturer’s files from box, type the drive letter for your CD-RO

7Installing on Windows Notebooks7 When the installation is complete, click Finish.

8Installing on Windows NotebooksVerifying the InstallationTo verify that the driver is installed:1 Right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Pr

9Installing on Windows NotebooksWindows 2000Windows 2000 recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complet

10Installing on Windows Notebooks4 Ensure that Install one of the other drivers is not checked, then click Next.5 When the installation is complete, c

11Installing on Windows NotebooksVerifying the InstallationTo verify that the driver is installed:1Right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Pr

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12Installing on Windows NotebooksWindows MeWindows Me recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To complete t

13Installing on Windows NotebooksVerifying the InstallationTo verify that the driver is installed:1Right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Pr

14Installing on Windows NotebooksWindows 98 SETwo device drivers are installed on Windows 98SE because the operating system has no embedded USB driver

15Installing on Windows Notebooks3 Deselect all options, then click Next. 4 Select The updated driver..., then click Next. 5 Click Next again.

16Installing on Windows Notebooks6 If prompted to do so, insert your Windows 98SE CD in your CD-ROM drive, then click OK.Note: If you have copied your

17Installing on Windows Notebooks8 When the first driver installation is complete, click Finish.The Found New Hardware Wizard restarts.9 Click Next.10

18Installing on Windows Notebooks11 Insert the USB2connect for Notebooks CD, select CD-ROM drive, then click Next.12 If a message appears recommending

19Installing on Windows NotebooksVerifying the InstallationTo verify that the drivers are installed:1 Right-click on the My Computer desktop icon, sel

20Installing on Windows NotebooksRemoving the USB2connect for Notebooks Adapter – Windows 2000 onlyYou must use the Unplug or Eject Hardware wizard to

21Installing on Macintosh ComputersInstalling on Macintosh ComputersTo install your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter:Note: If you are running Macinto

iiiAdaptec Customer SupportIf you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to mo

22Connecting USB DevicesConnecting USB DevicesYou can connect standard USB 1.1 or high-speed USB 2.0 devices to the connectors of the USB2connect adap

23Connecting USB DevicesHotplugging USB DevicesThe USB2connect for Notebooks adapter supports hotplugging, allowing USB devices to be attached and rec

24TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you encounter difficulties installing or using your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter, check the following: Is th

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viiRegulatory Compliance StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to this u

viiiCanadian Compliance StatementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet

1In this GuideUSB2connect for Notebooks lets you to connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to Windows® and Macintosh® notebook computers. It is co