SIIG USB 3.0 - User Manual

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USB 3.0 Switch 2-to-1
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The USB 3.0 Switch 2-to-1 is designed to share
USB device(s) between multiple systems.
Key Features and Benefits
• Shares a USB device between 2 two systems
– PCs and/or Macs
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0
SpecificationThat
• USB bus powered – no external power
supply needed
System Requirements
• Desktop or notebook computer with an
available USB port (USB 3.0 recommended)
• Windows
®
8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) /
Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server
2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
• Mac OS X v10.3 or later

SIIG USB 3.0 Specifications

General

Interface	USB 3.0
Ports	4
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 5 Gbps
Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Linux
Power Source	Bus-powered

Summary

Introduction

Key Features and Benefits

System Requirements

Package Contents

Layout

Hardware Installation

Software Installation

Connecting USB Devices

Windows Device Switching

Mac OS Device Switching

Memory Card Readers

Instructions for safely removing and switching memory card readers between systems.

Mass Storage Devices

Steps for safely ejecting and switching flash drives, external hard drives, and CD-ROMs.

Other USB Devices

Procedure for switching other types of USB devices.

Application

Technical Support and Warranty

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