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    Firewire USB combo PC card... Bad choice?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by red_chief, Oct 22, 2004.

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    red_chief Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought the USb 2.0 / Firewire combo PCMCIA card by SIIG. I was impressed by the 5 year warranty back up. It made me think that this was a reliable product for the manufacturer to really extend the warranty.

    Just bought mine 1 day ago. Having proble, with it.
    Dont know if it is a hardware or a driver issue.

    After installing it. I was able to test the USB port. It detects my lexar jumpdrive on the 2 ports.

    But when I tried external dvdrw drive, it says " can't recognize"

    So I checked the "read me docu" And there was a diagram showing the installation of a "USB filter"...
    However this was not present as an option during set-up. Only the USB driver was visible...

    What does a "USB filter" do [?][?][?][?][?]


    How do you uninstall the drivers and where to look for them [?][?][?][?][?][?]

     
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    What can be done?
     
    red_chief, Oct 23, 2004
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