Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XHub4 Adaptec
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R Adaptec XHub4 Quick Start Guide XHub4 Quick Start Guid e.fm Page -1 Monday, July 14, 2003 10:31 AM.
1 Bef ore Y ou Begin T o use your Adaptec XHub4 ® , you need: ■ A PC-compatible notebook or desktop computer with: ■ A 266-MHz or faster pr ocessor ■ Wi n d o w s ® XP or W indows 2000 (see pa.
2 Plugging in Y our XHub4 Follow the picture to connect your XHub4. Y ou don’t have to power off yo ur computer before connecting the hub. Note: T o ensure that all your USB devices operate properly , Adaptec recommends that yo u always connect your XHub4 to a power source.
3 Installing Device Driver s Follow the instructions provide d for your operating system: Windows XP and Windows 2000 If you are using W indows XP or W indows 2000, you do not need to install any device drivers. Y our XHub4 is ready for use when it’s pr operly connected and yo ur computer is powered on.
4 Plugging in Y our De vices Follow this picture to connec t your USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices to your XHub4. Y ou can use any USB port on the hub. Y ou can buy additional USB cables on the Adaptec W eb site, at www .adaptec.com/b uy-cables . See About USB 2.
5 Daisy-Chaining XHubs If you want to add mor e USB 2.0 ports to y our system, Adaptec XHub4 hubs can be daisy-chained (linked in series). Y ou can connect up to five XHub4 hubs. T o create a daisy-chain: 1 Connect the first XHub4 to your computer and to a power source.
6 T roubleshooting If you have problems using y our XHub4 or USB devices, work through this list of troubleshooting suggestions: ■ Ensure that all cables ar e properly and fully co nnected. ■ Ensure that the XHub4 is connected to a power sour ce, and that the power source is turned on.
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8 Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this do cument first—you will find answers to most of your question s here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below .
9 ■ For support via Email, s ubmit your question to Adaptec's T echnical Support Specialists at ask.adaptec.com . ■ T o order Adaptec pr oducts, including accessories and cables, call +1 408-957-7 274. Or , you can order cables online at www .
10 Limited 2-Y ear Hardware W arranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this pr oduct that it will be free fr om defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
11 6. THIS W ARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS W ARRANTIES WHICH NOW OR HEREAF TER MIGHT OTHERWIS E ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PR ODUCT . IMPLIED W ARRAN TIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANT A BILITY , .
12 Regulatory Comp liance Statements Federal Commun ications Commission Radio Frequency Inte rference Statement W ARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expr essly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
13 European Uni on Compliance Statement This Information T echnology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/ 68/EEC, in accordance .
14 Canadian Compliance State ment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation s. Cet appareil numérique de la cl asse B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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An important point after buying a device Adaptec XHub4 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Adaptec XHub4 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Adaptec XHub4 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Adaptec XHub4 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Adaptec XHub4 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Adaptec XHub4, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Adaptec XHub4.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Adaptec XHub4. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Adaptec XHub4 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
