USB2CONNECT DATA SHEET Adaptec USB2Connect High-speed 2-port USB 2.0 CardBus Adapter (R) Turbocharge your notebook for high-speed USB 2.0 devices USB 2.0 to go Now you can take high-speed USB connectivity wherever you go. The USB2connectTM for Notebooks kit from Adaptec(R) enables your PC or Mac(R) to work with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices**. When you're on the road, you'll also appreciate that it usually doesn't require an additional power adapter to add weight to your bags. Enhance your computer's portability and performance with USB2connect for Notebooks. Go for maximum speed with USB 2.0 USB 2.0 is the fastest USB standard yet released, supporting data speeds up to 480 megabits per second (Mbps). That's 40 times faster than USB 1.1. It makes USB 2.0 an ideal technology for external storage devices, scanners, CD-RW's, and many more.* To make sure your USB 2.0 peripherals really fly, we've included our high performance Adaptec USB 2.0 drivers for Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Includes Adaptec USBControlTM Utility Take control of your USB configuration with the Adaptec USBControl Utility. Its friendly and intuitive interface tells you where all your devices are connected and how they're performing, simplifies troubleshooting, and more. Enjoy USB's plug-and-play advantage The USB standard is simple and easy to use. All you have to do is install the USB2connect for Notebooks card, install the Adaptec USB 2.0 Windows drivers**, and your notebook is ready to take advantage of USB devices. The USB2connect for Notebooks automatically configures itself for USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 operation. Nothing could be easier to set up. Works with current and future USB devices USB2connect for Notebooks makes it easy to add the peripherals you need. From thousands of currently available USB 1.1 devices to new high-performance USB 2.0 peripherals, you get plenty of flexibility to connect the USB devices of your choice. USB2connect for Notebooks is designed for maximum compatibility. Product Highlights Trust the Adaptec name When you're getting started with a new highspeed technology, you want to buy products from a name you can trust. For more than 20 years, Adaptec has made advanced technologies easy to use. Our cards are the standard that peripheral manufacturers themselves use to test the compatibility of new products. And we back up our products with a five-year hardware warranty plus our superior telephone and online support. Works with both Macs and PCs * USB 1.1 devices cannot operate at USB 2.0 speeds even when connected to a USB 2.0 hub or host adapter. USB 2.0 devices connected through a USB 1.1 hub are limited to USB 1.1 speeds. ** Please check the Adaptec website (www.adaptec.com/usb) for Macintosh driver support. At this time Apple does not support USB 2.0 drivers. Without USB 2.0 drivers, the DuoConnect will operate at USB 1.1 speeds. *** Most USB devices require minimal bus power. Otherwise, refer to the Adaptec website for more information. High-speed USB 2.0 certified with USB 1.1 compatibility Two ports Includes USB 2.0 drivers for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Includes Adaptec USBControlTM utility for Windows Fully certified by USB Implementers Forum USB2CONNECT DATA SHEET Adaptec USB2Connect High-speed 2-port USB 2.0 CardBus Adapter Adaptec USB2Connect CardBus AUA-1420 (1950000) Why to buy Turbocharge your notebook for high-speed USB 2. 0 devices Environment Notebook Device support Up to 127 USB devices, either USB 1.1 or 2.0 Data transfer rate USB 1.1 OHCI: up to 12 Mbps USB 2.0 EHCI: up to 480 Mbps Bus type Card Bus System requirements Basic PC system requirements: * 266 MHz or faster processor * 64 MB RAM * Microsoft(R) 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP * Available CardBus slot * CD-ROM drive Macintosh requirements: * Macintosh PowerBook G3 and above * Available CardBus slot (early G3 models may not have a CardBus slot) * To use both ports: Mac OS(R) 9.2.1 or later versions of OS 9, and Mac OS X (10.1 or later) * CD-ROM drive Operating system support Microsoft Windows 2000, 98SE, Me, XP Warranty 5-year manufacturing and materials warranty AUA-1420 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 Tel: (408) 945-8600 Fax: (408) 262-2533 Literature Requests: US and Canada: 1 (800) 442-7274 or (408) 957-7274 World Wide Web: www.adaptec.com Pre-Sales Support: US and Canada: 1 (800) 442-7274 or (408) 957-7274 Pre-Sales Support: Europe: Tel: (44) 1276-854-500 or Fax: (44) 1276-854-505 Copyright (c) 2003 Adaptec. All rights reserved. #1 Choice for PC Connectivity based on PC Data figures for combined Retail and Distributor unit sales for 1998-2000. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, USBControl, and USB2connect are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Microsoft, the Designed for Windows XP logo, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Me are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, used under license. Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS, the Built for Mac OS X logo, and the Mac OS logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. Information supplied by Adaptec Inc., is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing, but Adaptec Inc., assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Adaptec, Inc., reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in product design or specifications. Information is subject to change without notice. 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