Adaptec AUA-1411 User manual
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AUA-1411
DuoConnect for Notebooks
Installation Guide
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This Guide describes how to install the Adaptec AUA-1411
DuoConnectTM for Notebooks adapter and device drivers on your
notebook computer.
Caution: Do not insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter into
your computer before you install the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-
in. See page 4 for detailed instructions.
For more detailed installation instructions, troubleshooting tips, and
support and warranty information, refer to the User’s Guide on the CD.
What’s in the Kit
Your DuoConnect for Notebooks kit includes:
■Adaptec AUA-1411 DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter
■6-foot FireWire cable
■DuoConnect for Notebooks CD containing device drivers, software,
and the DuoConnect for Notebooks User’s Guide
■Adaptec DuoConnect for Notebooks Installation Guide
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System Requirements
To use your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter, you need a
PC-compatible notebook computer with:
■Pentium®II processor or equivalent (400 MHz or faster)
■Microsoft Windows®98SE, Microsoft Windows 2000®,
Windows Me®, or Windows XP®
■Available CardBus slot
■CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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Installation Overview
You install your DuoConnect for Notebooks in four simple steps:
1Install the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in—Windows XP and Windows
2000 only. (See the next section on this page.)
2Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter. (See page 5.)
3Install the device drivers. (See page 5.)
4Connect your devices. (See page 10.)
Step 1: Installing the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in
(Windows XP and Windows 2000 Only)
If your computer is running Windows XP or Windows 2000, you must
install the Adaptec USB CardBus Plug-in software before you insert the
DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter.
To complete the installation:
1Power on your computer.
2Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks CD.
The Autorun menu opens automatically. (If the menu does not open,
go to Windows Explorer and choose autorun.exe from the
DuoConnect for Notebooks CD.
3Click Install Software, then select USB CardBus Plug-in.
4When the installation is complete, click OK to restart your computer.
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Step 2: Inserting the Adapter
To successfully install your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter:
1Power on your computer, if you haven’t already.
2Disconnect any devices that are
connected to the adapter.
3Carefully insert the adapter into the
CardBus slot of your computer, as
shown.
4Insert the DuoConnect for Notebooks
CD into your CD-ROM drive if you
haven’t done so already.
Step 3: Installing the Device Drivers
Follow the instructions for your operating system:
■For Windows XP, see page 6.
■For Windows 2000, see page 7.
■For Windows Me, see page 8.
■For Windows 98SE, see page 8.
Note: For more detailed driver installation instructions, and for
instructions on verifying driver installation, refer to the User’s
Guide on the DuoConnect for Notebooks CD.
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Windows XP
Note: If your operating system is updated with the latest Microsoft
service pack, Windows recognizes the new adapter and
automatically installs the necessary drivers. Your installation is
complete.
If your operating system is not updated with the latest Microsoft service
pack, Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens
the Found New Hardware Wizard.
To complete the driver installation:
1Select Install the software automatically..., then select Next.
2Click
Continue Anyway
.
Note: Adaptec drivers have been fully tested and certified to
work with the AUA-1411 card.
3When the installation is complete, click Finish.
4If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
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Windows 2000
Note: If your operating system is updated with the latest Microsoft
service pack, Windows recognizes the new adapter and
automatically installs the necessary drivers. Your installation is
complete.
If your operating system is not updated with the latest Microsoft service
pack, Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens
the Found New Hardware Wizard.
To complete the installation:
1Click Next.
2Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next.
3Select only CD-ROM drives, then click Next.
4Click Next.
5When the installation is complete, click Finish.
6Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
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Windows Me
Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the
Found New Hardware Wizard.
To complete the driver installation:
1Select Automatic search for a better driver..., then click Next.
2When the installation is complete, click Finish.
3Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
Windows 98SE
These instructions guide you through the installation of 1394, USB 1.1,
and USB 2.0 drivers. These drivers are installed in sequence, not all at the
same time. Follow these instructions to ensure that all drivers are
installed correctly.
Note:
You may need the Windows 98SE CD during installation.
Windows recognizes the new hardware and automatically opens the
Found New Hardware Wizard.
To complete the installation:
1Click Next.
2Select Search for the best driver..., then click Next.
3Deselect all options, then click Next.
4Select The updated driver..., then click Next.
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5Click Next again.
6Click Finish.
The 1394 driver installation is complete. The Add New Hardware
Wizard reopens.
7Repeat Step 1 to Step 6.
The first USB 1.1 driver installation is complete. The Add New
Hardware Wizard reopens.
8Repeat Step 1 to Step 6.
The second USB 1.1 driver installation is complete. The Add New
Hardware Wizard reopens.
9Click Next.
10 Click Search for the best driver..., then click Next.
11 Ensure that your DuoConnect for Notebooks CD is in your CD-ROM
drive, then select Specify a location, type the drive letter of your
CD-ROM drive, then click Next.
12 Click Next again.
13 Click Finish. The USB 2.0 driver installation is complete.
14 Restart your computer when prompted.
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