StarTech.com PEXUSB400 User manual

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PEXUSB400

4 Independent Port PCI Express USB 2.0 Adapter Card

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Instruction Manual i

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................2

Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................3

Specications.....................................................................................................................................................4

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

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

Instruction Manual 1

Introduction

This StarTech.com 4-Port PCI Express USB 2.0 Adapter Card lets you connect four USB 2.0 external

peripherals and to your computer system, with support for high speed USB data transfer rates of

up to 480 Mbps per port. This high speed adapter card features four independent USB 2.0 ports

capable of reaching transfer speeds of 480Mbps each, and can address 127 USB devices on each

port, for a maximum of 508 USB devices.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PEXUSB400 adapter card

• 1 x LP4 molex to SATA Power adapter cable

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot

• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),

or Apple®Mac OS®10.4/10.5/10.6, or Linux®

LP4 Power

connector

USB type A

connector

4-pin USB header

Instruction Manual 2

Installation

WARNING! 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 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 PCI Express card by its edges

and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, external

hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back

of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer system

for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the

computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note that

this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case.

5. Connect an LP4 molex power connector from the computer power supply to the LP4

connector on the card. An LP4 to SATA Power adapter cable in included, if only SATA

Power connectors are available.

NOTE: The LP4 power is optional, as the card can draw power from the PCI Express bus,

however the amount of power is limited. It is recommended to have the LP4 power

connected when possible, to ensure that all USB peripherals are able to receive the full

amount of power available.

6. If connecting an internal USB device or front panel port (single), connect the USB header

cable to the header connector on the card, located just behind the top external USB port.

The +5V pin is marked with a triangle (see photo on previous page).

NOTE: This will disable the adjacent external port.

7. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

8. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other

connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for supported operating systems, as this USB 2.0 adapter card is

natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

Instruction Manual 3

Verifying Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select

Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left

window panel.

In the Device Manager, under the Universal Serial Bus Controllers category, you should see the

new entries for the USB controller card.

Instruction Manual 4

Specications

Bus Interface PCI Express rev. 1.1

(x1 slot connector)

Chipset ID MosChip MSC9990CV

Connectors

4 x USB type A female

1 x 4-pin USB header (shared)

1 x LP4 molex

LEDs 1 x LP4 Power connected (internal)

Form Factor Full Prole

Supported Standards USB 2.0 EHCI 1.0, OHCI 1.0a

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0: 480Mbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)

Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)

Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH

Dimensions 68.4mm x 87.0mm x 21.0mm

Weight 50g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/

Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), Mac OS

10.4/10.5/10.6, Linux

Instruction Manual 5

Technical Support

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

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directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,

incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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.

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