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If your system does not detect the usb-1096hfs – Measurement Computing USB-1096HFS User Manual

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USB-1096HFS User's Guide

Installing the USB-1096HFS

If you are running Windows XP and connect the USB-1096HFS to a USB 1.1 port, a balloon displays the
message "

Your USB device can perform faster if you connect to a USB 2.0 port

." You can ignore this

message. The USB-1096HFS will function properly when connected to a USB 1.1 port, although USB
bandwidth will be limited.

When installation is complete, the

USB LED

should flash and then remain lit. This indicates that

communication is established between the USB-1096HFS and your computer.

If the USB LED turns off
If the USB LED is lit but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-1096HFS. To
restore communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the USB LED should turn back on.

Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the

USB-1096HFS, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-1096HFS.

If your system does not detect the USB-1096HFS

If a "

USB device not recognized

" message appears when you connect the USB-1096HFS, do the following.

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Unplug the USB cable from the USB-1096HFS.

Unplug the external power cord from the

POWER IN

connector on the enclosure.

Plug the external power cord back into the

POWER IN

connector.

Plug the USB cable back into the USB-1096HFS.

Your system should now properly detect the USB-1096HFS hardware. Contact technical support if your system
still does not detect the USB-1096HFS.

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