StarTech.com MPEXUSB3S2 User manual

Mini PCI Express USB 3.0

Adapter

2-Port Mini PCI Express

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter

Card

MPEXUSB3S2

Instruction Manual

Manual Revision:01/10/2011

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.com

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.............................................................. 1

Packaging Contents............................................................. 1

System Requirements ......................................................... 1

Installation................................................................ 2

Hardware Installation........................................................... 2

Driver Installation................................................................. 3

Speciﬁcations........................................................... 4

Technical Support.................................................... 5

Warranty Information ............................................... 5

Introduction

The MPEXUSB3S2 2-Port Mini PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Card Adapter adds two external USB to small form factor systems, for

connecting a variety of different peripherals. Supporting the SuperSpeed

USB 3.0 speciﬁcation, each port is capable of supporting transfer speeds

up to 5 Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0) and providing up to 900 mA of

power (almost 2x than USB 2.0).

Using the Mini PCI Express (Mini Card) form factor, this adapter card is

designed for use in the latest very small form factor computer systems,

such as Mini-ITX or custom embedded solutions where a desktop PCI

Express card would not ﬁt.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x Mini PCI Express card

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Full Proﬁle Installation Bracket

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available full length Mini PCI

Express (Mini Card) slot

• Case/Chassis with available Low or Full proﬁle expansion card slot

• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit)

Installation

WARNING! Mini PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can

be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly

grounded before opening your computer case or touching your Mini PCI

Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static

strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is

unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching

a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several

seconds. Also be careful to handle the Mini PCI Express card by its edges

and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Line up and insert the Mini PCI Express card (Mini Card) into the Mini

PCI Express slot on the system board. Make sure to match up the gap in

the card edge connector, with the notch in the slot.

2. Securely fasten the card to the motherboard.

NOTE: Different systems may have different methods for installing Mini

Cards, so please refer to documentation for your system/board for more

speciﬁc installation instructions for your particular application.

3. Connect the LP4 power connector from the Mini Card to an LP4

connector from the system power supply.

4. Locate an open expansion card slot (i.e. PCI, PCI Express, etc) and

remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the system case/chassis.

*actual product may vary from photos

5. Place the expansion card bracket from the Mini Card in the opening and

fasten the card’s bracket to the rear of the case.

NOTE: If the system case/chassis only supports full proﬁle brackets,

replacing the pre-installed low proﬁle bracket with the included full proﬁle

installation bracket may be necessary.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on

the screen, cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD

into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on

the CD. If not, open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD

drive.

3. Enter the folder “USB 3.0 Host”, then “NEC” and double-click the ﬁle

“Setup.exe”.

4. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. Continue through the

wizard and once complete, all the necessary drivers will be installed.

Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on

the screen, cancel/close the window or choose not to install the drivers

and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on

the CD. If not, open “Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD.

3. Enter the folder “USB 3.0 Host”, then “NEC” and double-click the ﬁle

“Setup.exe”.

4. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. Continue through the

wizard and once complete, all the necessary drivers will be installed.

Specications

Host Interface PCI Express Mini Card

speciﬁcation 1.2

Form Factor Full Length Mini PCIe

Full/Low Proﬁle Card Bracket

Chipset ID NEC uPD720200

External Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 type A female

Internal Connectors 1 x SP4 power male

Supported Standards USB 3.0 revision 1.0

Intel xHCI revision 0.96

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 85°C (32°F ~ 185°F)

Storage Temperature -65°C ~ 125°C (-85°F ~ 257°F)

Dimensions (LxWxH) 50.0mm x 30.0mm x 3.0mm

Weight 70.4g

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server

2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit)

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our

commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need

help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access

our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and

downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in

materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial

date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned

for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.

The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does

not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,

abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.

com USA LLP (or their ofﬁcers, directors, employees or agents) for

any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental,

consequential, or otherwise), loss of proﬁts, loss of business, or any

pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed

the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such

laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement

may not apply to you.

StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-ﬁnd easy” since 1985,

providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer

base that spans many channels, including government,

education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer

an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products,

KVM and Server Management solutions, serving a worldwide

market through our locations in the United States, Canada, the

United Kingdom and Taiwan.

Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about

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