USB 2.0 to go
Now you can take high-speed USB connec-
tivity wherever you go.The USB2connect™
for Notebooks kit from Adaptec® enables your
PC or Mac® 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, scan-
ners, 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 USBControl™ 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.
Trust the Adaptec name
When you’re getting started with a new high-
speed 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.
* 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.
USB2CONNECT DATA SHEET
Adaptec®USB2Connect High-speed
2-port USB 2.0 CardBus Adapter
Turbocharge your notebook for
high-speed USB 2.0 devices
Product Highlights
High-speed USB 2.0 certified
with USB 1.1 compatibility
Two ports
Includes USB 2.0 drivers for
Microsoft® Windows® 98SE,
Me, 2000, and XP
Works with both Macs and PCs
Includes Adaptec USBControl™
utility for Windows
Fully certified by USB
Implementers Forum
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#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
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Adaptec USB2Connect CardBus
AUA-1420 (1950000)
Turbocharge your notebook for high-speed
USB 2. 0 devices
Notebook
Up to 127 USB devices, either USB 1.1 or 2.0
USB 1.1 OHCI: up to 12 Mbps
USB 2.0 EHCI: up to 480 Mbps
Card Bus
Basic PC system requirements:
• 266 MHz or faster processor
• 64 MB RAM
• Microsoft®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® 9.2.1 or later versions
of OS 9, and Mac OS X (10.1 or later)
• CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows 2000, 98SE, Me, XP
5-year manufacturing and materials warranty
Why to buy
Environment
Device support
Data transfer rate
Bus type
System requirements
Operating system support
Warranty
Adaptec USB2Connect High-speed
2-port USB 2.0 CardBus Adapter
AUA-1420
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