Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E User manual

Quatech
Brand
Quatech
Model
PCD-B/UPCI-E
Type
User manual

Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E is a CardBus to PCI Express adapter that allows you to use CardBus cards in a PCI Express slot. This can be useful for adding legacy CardBus devices to a newer computer that does not have any CardBus slots. The adapter is compliant with the PCI Express 1.1 specification and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit CardBus cards. It also supports hot-swapping, so you can add or remove CardBus cards without having to turn off your computer.

Here are some of the possible use cases for the Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E:

  • Adding a legacy CardBus sound card to a new computer
  • Adding a CardBus FireWire card to a computer that does not have any FireWire ports

Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E is a CardBus to PCI Express adapter that allows you to use CardBus cards in a PCI Express slot. This can be useful for adding legacy CardBus devices to a newer computer that does not have any CardBus slots. The adapter is compliant with the PCI Express 1.1 specification and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit CardBus cards. It also supports hot-swapping, so you can add or remove CardBus cards without having to turn off your computer.

Here are some of the possible use cases for the Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E:

  • Adding a legacy CardBus sound card to a new computer
  • Adding a CardBus FireWire card to a computer that does not have any FireWire ports
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PCD-B/PCI-ST
User Manual
Ver. 2.00
All brand names and trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
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Features
z Compliant with PCI local bus specification 2.3
z Compliant with PC card standard release 8.1 specification
z Works with various types of 16 or 32-bit CardBus PC Cards
z Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Specification 2.0 Compliant
z Bridge function between PCI bus and CardBus
z Supports PC Card or CardBus with Hot Insertion and Removal
z Support Windows® 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista
Package Contents
1 x PCD-B/PCI-ST Card Adapter
System Requirements
z Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
z Pentium or equivalent PC with an available PCI slot
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Hardware Layout
Note: The ejector lever can be placed in two positions,
locked and unlocked. When inserting a PC Card, the lever
can be in either position. However, the lever must be in the
unlocked position to eject a PC Card. To unlock the lever,
push it until you hear a click then release it.
Hardware Installation
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General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since
the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your
computer’s reference manual for further information, if needed.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot, push the board
down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket’s holding screw to secure the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
Driver Installation
Please make sure the board is installed before proceeding with software
installation.
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Windows® 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista will automatically detect
and install the correct drivers for the PC Card adapter. Restart
Windows if you’re prompted to do so.
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To Verify Driver Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation.
2. Look for the following.
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista:
Double click PCMCIA
Adapters:
-Generic CardBus Controller should be displayed.
3. If this entry doesn’t appear, shut down your system and make sure
the PCI board is properly seated. Or install the PC Card adapter
into another PCI slot and try again.
Inserting/Removing the PC Cards
Inserting the PC Card: There’s only one way the PC Card can be
inserted into the slot. Do not try to force it in if you meet some
resistance.
Removing the PC Card: Simply push the ejector lever and the PC
Card will slide out from the card slot.
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Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E User manual

Quatech
Brand
Quatech
Model
PCD-B/UPCI-E
Type
User manual

Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E is a CardBus to PCI Express adapter that allows you to use CardBus cards in a PCI Express slot. This can be useful for adding legacy CardBus devices to a newer computer that does not have any CardBus slots. The adapter is compliant with the PCI Express 1.1 specification and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit CardBus cards. It also supports hot-swapping, so you can add or remove CardBus cards without having to turn off your computer.

Here are some of the possible use cases for the Quatech PCD-B/UPCI-E:

  • Adding a legacy CardBus sound card to a new computer
  • Adding a CardBus FireWire card to a computer that does not have any FireWire ports
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