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PC-HELPER
Expansion Adapter
for Express Card Slot
EAD-CE-EC
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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Check Your Package
Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Product Configuration List
- ExpressCard [BUS-PC-CE] …1
- Connection cable [CB-CE1] …1
- Connector protection cover …1
- This User’s Manual (this booklet) …1
- Warranty Certificate …1
- Serial number label …1
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Copyright
Copyright 2007 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
MS, Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names
are trademarks of their respective holder.
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Table of Contents
Check Your Package ............................................................................................................................ i
Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ ii
Trademarks .......................................................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... iii
1 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1
About the Board .................................................................................................................................. 1
Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Expansion chassis (Option) .......................................................................................................... 1
Combinations of Expansion Adapters and Expansion Chassis .................................................... 2
Restrictions ................................................................................................................................... 3
Customer Support................................................................................................................................ 4
Web Site ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Limited One-Year Warranty ............................................................................................................... 4
How to Obtain Service ........................................................................................................................ 4
Liability ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 5
Handling Precautions ................................................................................................................... 5
Environment ................................................................................................................................. 7
Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 SETUP 9
What is Setup?..................................................................................................................................... 9
Step 1 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 10
Items to be prepared ................................................................................................................... 10
Names of major parts ................................................................................................................. 11
Step 2 Installing the Expansion Board .............................................................................................. 11
Step 3 Connecting the Cable ............................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the connection cable to the PC Card ....................................................................... 12
Connecting the connection cable to the expansion chassis ........................................................ 12
Plugging the Power Cable .......................................................................................................... 12
Step 4 Plugging the PC Card ............................................................................................................. 13
Step 5 Setup and Check ..................................................................................................................... 14
Starting the system ..................................................................................................................... 14
Setting up the hardware in Windows ......................................................................................... 15
Checking the hardware in Windows .......................................................................................... 15
Setup Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 16
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Symptoms and Actions ............................................................................................................... 16
3 ABOUT HARDWARE 17
Hardware specification ...................................................................................................................... 17
1. Before Using the Product
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Before Using the Product
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Board
This product is an expansion adapter (bundled with a 1m connection cable) that connects an
ExpressCard slot on a notebook computer to a PCI bus or PCI Express bus expansion chassis. An
expansion chassis can be selected according to the usage for needed.
Features
- PCI bus (5V/32bit 33MHz) slots can be added to a notebook computer via its ExpressCard or slots of
PCI Express(x1) bus.
When an optional expansion chassis is connected, PCI bus (5V/32bit 33MHz) or PCI Express(x1) bus
expansion slots can be added to the notebook’s ExpressCard. The product comes with a connection
cable (1m), which can be used to connect ExpressCard with the expansion chassis.
- Expansion chassis can be selected according to your use.
An expansion chassis can be selected according to the number of slots needed for the PCI bus or PCI
Express(x1) bus as well as the board size.
- Power-ON/OFF control of the expansion chassis can be linked to that of your PC.
As your PC is turned ON or OFF, the expansion chassis can also be turned ON or OFF, accordingly.
Expansion chassis (Option)
PCI Bus Expansion Chassis
(Short size, 2-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-CE-H2B
(Short size, 2-Slots) : ECH-PCI-CE-H2C
(Long size, 2-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-CE-F2B
(Short size, 4-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-CE-H4B
(Long size, 4-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-CE-F4B
(Short size, 4-Slots) : ECH-PCI-CE-H4D
(Short size, 4-Slots, Built-in) : ECH-PCI-CE2-H4A
PCI Express Bus Expansion Chassis
(Short size, 2-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PE-CE-H2B
(Long size, 2-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PE-CE-F2B
Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these expansion chassis.
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Combinations of Expansion Adapters and Expansion Chassis
The expansion adapters and expansion chassis can be used in the following combinations:
Expansion
adapter
Expansion chassis
ECH-PCI-CE
Expansion
chassis
ECH-PCI-
CE2
Expansion
chassis
ECH-PE-CE
Expansion
chassis
ECH-PE-
CE2
-H2B
-H2C
-F2B
-H4B
-F4B
-H4D
-H4A
-H7A
-H13A
-H4A
-H2B
-F2B
-F4A
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EAD-CE-LPE
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Expansion Chassis
ECH-PCI-CE-H2B ECH-PCI-CE-H2C ECH-PCI-CE-F2B ECH-PCI-CE-H4B ECH-PCI-CE-F4B
ECH-PCI-CE-H4D ECH-PCI-CE-H4A ECH-PCI-CE-H7A ECH-PCI-CE-H13A
ECH-PCI-CE2-H4A ECH-PCI-CE2-H7A ECH-PE-CE-H2B ECH-PE-CE-F2B ECH-PE-CE2-F4A
Expansion Adapter
EAD-CE-EC EAD-CE-LPE
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Restrictions
This product is used in a combination with the optional expansion chassis. The following restrictions
apply to the situation when the expansion adapter is connected to the expansion chassis.
EAD-CE-EC has restrictions on the types of PCs and boards that can be used.
Be sure to check the following restrictions before use.
< Restrictions of PC >
EAD-CE-EC uses the PCI-to-PCI Bridge to extend the bus by using the expansion chassis
ECH-*-CE*-*.
The PCI boards plugged in PCI slots in the EAD-CE-EC are recognized if the PCI-to-PCI bridge is
recognized by the BIOS in the PC used. Ask the PC vendor for whether the BIOS recognizes the PCI-
to-PCI bridge.
< Restrictions on transfer rate >
When the expansion chassis accommodates a board that performs high-speed transfer such as bus
mastering, the overall transfer rate may be lower than that of PCI bus slots in the main unit of a desktop
PC.
This is caused by bus extension by the PCI-to-PCI Bridge.
The transfer rate may vary with the system configuration and the type of the PC.
< Restrictions of PCI board >
None of the following types of boards can be used in any expansion slot in the expansion chassis of PCI
bus connected to the EAD-CE-EC.
- Video display board (VGA board)
- Board to connect a PCI bus expansion chassis
- Board explicitly stated not to be used with the PCI-to-PCI Bridge
< Restrictions of PCI Express board >
None of the following types of boards can be used in any expansion slot in the expansion chassis of PCI
Express bus connected to the EAD-CE-EC.
- The one that transmission rate of x1 or more is demanded(x16 etc)
- Board to connect a PCI bus expansion chassis
Some boards, even PCI or PCI Express bus-compliant ones, may not work depending on their
specifications
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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently
and comfortably.
Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the
original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group
office, from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
Safety Precautions.
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting
in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these
labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
Handling Precautions
Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. Doing so may result in an
explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.
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- ExpressCard [BUS-PC-EC] must be connected to the ExpressCard slot on the PC.
- This product comply with the ExpressCard standard. But in an ExpressCard slot without a lock
mechanism, it is very easy to unplugging an ExpressCard.
- Do not touch any externally connected connector as long as this product is turned on. Otherwise, it
may malfunction due to static electricity or other factor.
- Do not apply impact loads to or bend the ExpressCard [BUS-PC-EC].
Doing so may result in a malfunction, overheating, fault, or damage.
- Do not install or remove the board to or from the extension slot while the PC’s or expansion chassis’s
power is turned on. And also do not connect the board and external device while the power is turned
on. Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
Be sure that the PC’s or expansion chassis’s power is turned off and power cable is unplugged.
- Do not plug or unplug the cable interconnecting the ExpressCard [BUS-PC-EC] and the expansion
chassis with the PC or expansion chassis powered.
- When plugging or unplugging the power cable, be sure to hold it by the plug itself.
- Do not use or store this product where it is exposed to any chemical either directly or as vapor in
the air.
- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement or quality
improvement.
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents.
DANGER
WARNING
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- Do not modify this product.
CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying the product.
- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever
(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use of or inability to use this
CONTEC product or the information contained herein.
- Do not use or store the product near equipment generating a strong magnetic field or radio waves. It
may cause malfunction.
FCC PART 15 Class A Notice
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation
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Environment
Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may
overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.
Operating temperature
0 - 50°C
Humidity
10 - 90%RH (No condensation)
Corrosive gases
None
Floating dust particles
Not to be excessive
Inspection
Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.
Storage
When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.
(1) Put the ExpressCard in the storage bag.
(2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box.
(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,
vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.
- Check t
hat the bus connector
and its cable h
ave been
pl
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- The gold-plated leads of the bus connector
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2. Setup
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Setup
This chapter explains how to set up the board.
Refer to the user’s manual for the expansion chassis ECH-**-CE-** as required.
What is Setup?
Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used.
Taking the following steps in this chapter sets up the EAD(CB)BE.
Step 1 Preparation
Step 2 Installing the Expansion Board
Step 3 Connecting the Cable
Step 4 Plugging the PC Card
Step 5 Setup and Check
If setup fails to be performed correctly, refer to “Setup Troubleshooting”.
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Step 1 Preparation
Configuration image
Figure 2.1. Configuration image
Items to be prepared
- PC
- Expansion adapter
ExpressCard [BUS-PC-EC] …(a),
Connection Cable [CB-CE1] …(b), Connector protection cover
- Expansion chassis
Chassis [ECH-**-CE*-**] …(c) (Picture is ECH-PCI-CE-H2B)
AC adapter, Power cable (Bundled)
- PCI board to be installed (PCI or PCI Express bus-compliant board)
Be careful not to let screws off the PC Card when unplugging the connection cable.
Getting ready with your PC
Make sure that you have a card slot that supports ExpressCard.
CAUTION
(c)
(a)
(b)
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Names of major parts
ExpressCard [BUS-PC-EC]
Figure 2.2. Names of major parts < BUS-PC-EC >
Step 2 Installing the Expansion Board
Refer to the user’s manual for the expansion chassis to install the expansion board on the expansion
chassis.
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Step 3 Connecting the Cable
Connecting the connection cable to the PC Card
Connect the connection cable [CB-CE1], Connector protection cover to BUS-PC-EC. Connect them
together with the connector’s flat side and PC Card’s front surface face up as shown in Figure 2.3
below.
Do not plug or unplug them with the PC powered.
Figure 2.3. Connecting the connection cable to the PC Card
Connecting the connection cable to the expansion chassis
Refer to the user’s manual for the expansion chassis to connect its connection cable to the expansion
chassis.
Plugging the Power Cable
(1) Connect the power cable to the expansion chassis.
CAUTION
Thumb screw
Connection Cable
ExpressCard
Connector protection cover
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Step 4 Plugging the PC Card
Make sure that the PC is off and that the AC adapter is already connected, then plug the ExpressCard
[BUS-PC-EC] into the ExpressCard slot in the PC.
Check the direction of the arrow mark ▼ on the BUS-PC-EC and fit it well into the PC Card slot as
shown in Figure 2.4.
For notes on unplugging the BUS-PC-EC, refer to the manual for your PC.
Figure 2.4. Plugging the PC Card
Take the following precautions not to break the ExpressCard or not to cause its connector to break or
come loose.
- Do not insert the ExpressCard in reserve or by a procedure other than specified.
- Do not insert the ExpressCard while holding the connection cable or its connector.
- Do not move the PC with the connection cable connector plugged.
- Do not apply excessive force to the connector of the ExpressCard, for example, by forcing the
connection cable connector off the ExpressCard.
- Do not place anything on the connection cable connector.
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Step 5 Setup and Check
Starting the system
The expansion chassis is turned on and off in sync with the PC’s power supply.
Turning on the system
(1) Plug the power code of the expansion chassis into a wall outlet.
You do not need to press the POWER switch on the front panel (*1).
(2) The power supply of a PC is turned ON.
(3) As the PC is turned ON, the power of the expansion chassis also comes ON.
(4) Make sure that the POWER LED on the expansion chassis is on.
Turning off the system
(1) The power supply of a PC is turned OFF.
(2) The expansion chassis is turned off in synchronization with the PC’s power supply.
*1 Pressing the POWER switch on the front panel of the expansion chassis turns on the expansion
chassis or puts it to sleep.
Use the switch, for example, to turn on only the expansion chassis.
- Do not turn on or off the expansion chassis with the PC main unit powered.
Doing so cancels the detection of the bus adapter. When turning the expansion chassis on back,
restart the PC main unit.
CAUTION
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