LaCie DT USB2.0 PCI CARD/4 + 1 PORTS/NEC CHIP (20 UNITS) 706349 User Manual

Product codes
706349
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie USB 2.0 PCI Card. Now
when you connect your USB 2.0 devices through your LaCie USB 2.0 PCI Card,
you will be able to achieve the impressive new transfer rates that USB 2.0
makes possible.
The LaCie USB 2.0 PCI Card is a fully-functional USB 2.0 host, supporting
High-Speed (HS), Full-Speed (FS) and Low-Speed (LS) operation. It also offers
full backward compatibility with USB 1.1 devices. Some of the features
include:
 
Variable data transfer rate: HS (480Mb/s), FS (12Mb/s) and LS (1.5Mb/s)
 
Four external ports, allowing connection of up to 127 devices
 
Supports hot-pluggable devices and plug & play functionality
This manual will help you to:
• Install your new card properly
• Get it up and running
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Precautions
Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie USB 2.0 PCI Card safely
and correctly. Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of
personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your
device and other computer equipment. For a complete list of precautions,
please see 7. Health and Safety Precautions of this manual.
Warranty
LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of
this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result.
Manual Updates
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User’s Manuals available on the market. It is our goal to provide you with a
friendly, easy-to-use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the
many functions of your new device.