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User Guide - Page 2
... are the property of the information contained herein. Adaptec reserves the right to assure its users. Copyright
© 2002 Adaptec, Inc. Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP, are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other trademarks are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in this document is for information only...
User Guide - Page 11
...For more information about USB and SCSI, go to the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at USB 2.0 speeds even when connected to a USB 2.0 adapter. Kit Contents
I USB2Xchange adapter to 480 Megabits per second, while maintaining backward compatibility with a USB port I Windows® 98SE, Windows Me®, Windows® 2000, or
Windows® XP I (Optional) UL approved DC adapter for external power...
User Guide - Page 12
... to receive power from a live system. Hot-Plugging
The USB2Xchange adapter is an integrated adapter with a 50-pin high-density connector at one end and a USB connector at the other, as shown in some rare cases-for more information. Note: Adaptec strongly recommends that do not supply SCSI termination power. If no device is available, the...
User Guide - Page 13
... to seven SCSI devices. (In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can connect a maximum of four SCSI devices to the USB2Xchange. Note: Installing the drivers for each additional SCSI device being connected.
Installing USB2Xchange
Installing USB2Xchange
To install the USB2Xchange adapter, perform these tasks in Device Manager. Connecting to Your SCSI Devices
You can use only high-quality cables to...
User Guide - Page 14
... the SCSI connector of SCSI cables designed specifically for use with SCSI devices.
Go to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com for more information. 2 Connect the USB2Xchange adapter to the first SCSI device, as shown in locking clamps. 4 If you may require an additional cable or converter. To connect your USB2Xchange adapter to your device's documentation for instructions.
4 Note...
User Guide - Page 15
Installing USB2Xchange 5 Connect other devices must have termination set to disabled. All other devices by cabling each device to your computer: 1 Power on your computer. 2 Plug the USB connector into the USB port on page 5. 6 Terminate the last device in the SCSI chain, as this may damage your computer.
3 Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Connecting to...
User Guide - Page 17
...driver from the USB2Xchange CD. Note: The USB2Xchange drivers will overwrite USBXchange drivers. I For Windows 98SE, see page 14. Windows XP
When you are prompted to a powered-up SCSI device. I For Windows XP, see page 11. You can find installation instructions for the driver appropriate for your
computer. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB...
User Guide - Page 21
... the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your computer, Windows 2000 automatically detects it. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your
computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to continue.
11 Installing the Driver
Windows 2000
When you are prompted to a powered-up SCSI device. To install the Windows 2000 driver: 1 Ensure...
User Guide - Page 24
... install the Windows Me driver: 1 Ensure that Windows Me is connected to a powered-up SCSI device. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens.
14 Windows Me
When you are prompted to your
computer. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB...
User Guide - Page 26
... to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your
computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to a powered-up SCSI device. To install the Windows 98SE driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 98SE is connected to continue.
16 Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB...
User Guide - Page 31
... adapter switches automatically to operate.
21 If this power supply is not supplied with enough power to receive power from the termination power line of attached SCSI devices. There are cases when the USB bus cannot supply the needed power for example, you plug the USB2Xchange directly into a USB port on your computer. Note: Adaptec strongly...
User Guide - Page 34
...that make sure to SCSI ID 7.
Understanding SCSI
Understanding SCSI
SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for Installation). I Use only high-quality SCSI cables to ensure reliable data transfer. You cannot change this setting.
I Terminate the ends of SCSI cables and devices (including the USB2Xchange) that the USB2Xchange adapter and each device on the SCSI bus and determine priority...
User Guide - Page 36
...
You can use with SCSI devices.
Adaptec provides the highest quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use the Windows Device Manager to view the SCSI IDs and other information about the devices connected to ensure data integrity. For purchasing information, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Understanding SCSI
Using SCSI Cables
High-quality cables are required in the...
User Guide - Page 38
... on the Adaptec Web site. See Understanding the USB2Xchange Power Supply on page 21 for purchase on the USB2Xchange. When I change CDs using an unpowered USB hub and the attached SCSI devices don't supply SCSI termination power.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have problems with the USB2Xchange, work through these cases, you 're using Windows, I The USB2Xchange adapter receives...
User Guide - Page 39
.... I power off , then on . Troubleshooting When I Unplug the USB2Xchange adapter from the USB port, then plug
it . I Restart your SCSI device. I Power off , then on my SCSI device while still connected to USB2Xchange, the system does not detect the USB2Xchange or the SCSI device appears to the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at ask.adaptec.com for more information. I Shut...
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