StarTech.com PCI225USB User manual

PCI USB 2.0 Card

PCI225USB

PCI225USB_LP

PCI425USB

PCI625USB2I

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Actual product may vary from photo

2 Port High-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card

2 Port High-Speed USB 2.0 Low-Profile PCI Card

4 Port High-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card

6 Port High-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card

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

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Installing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Verifying Your Installation (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Connecting Devices to Your USB Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 PCI card. Now you can add two, four,

or six high-speed USB 2.0 ports to your computer. With data transfer speeds up to

480Mbits/sec., this card allows you to easily connect and use high-performance USB

peripherals like DVD drives, video conferencing cameras, or high resolution scanners.

USB 2.0 is also backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1, meaning your existing

peripherals will still function perfectly with no additional configuration.

Features

•Provides you with two external (PCI225USB/PCI225USB_LP), four external

(PCI425USB), or four external and two internal (PCI625USB2I) high-speed USB 2.0

ports

•Complies with USB 2.0 specifications and is backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1

•Reaches transfer speeds of up to 480Mbits/sec. (40x faster than USB 1.1)

•Complies with Plug and Play standards

•Backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty

Before You Begin

To ensure a quick and easy card installation, please read through this section carefully

before attempting to install the card.

WARNING! PCI 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 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 card

by its edges and not the gold connectors.

System Requirements

•Acomputer with an available PCI slot (the PCI225USB_LP model requires a low-

profile PCI slot)

•Minimum Operating System Requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 or

later, Mac OS X or later

•Minimum Processor Requirements:

Intel Pentium II (400 MHz or faster)

Intel Pentium III or higher (any speed)

Intel Celeron (900 MHz or faster)

AMD Athlon (any speed)

G3 (original processor, not an upgrade)

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Contents

This package should contain:

•1x PCI USB V2.0 card

•1x Installation CD

•1x Instruction Guide

Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related

software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the

order listed.

Installing the Card

1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.

2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if

necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that

covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.

Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.

5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.

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Slots

6. Put the computer case back on.

Installing the Drivers

If you lose your driver disk, these drivers are available as a free download from our

website. Visit www.startech.com and click on the Downloads link for more information.

Windows 98SE/ME

1. Insert installation CD that came with the card into your CD-ROM or other

optical drive.

2. Open My Computer and right-click the icon for your CD-ROM. Choose Explore.

3. Double-click the setup.exe file. The program will now copy the appropriate

driver files onto your system; simply follow the on-screen prompts. When you see a

message stating that the process is complete, restart the computer.

4. Once your system reboots, Windows will detect the new hardware and install the

drivers.

Windows 2000/XP/2003

Windows 2000/XP/2003 includes native support for USB 2.0 and will install the drivers

automatically. Ensure you have the current Microsoft Service Pack installed.

Mac OS X

Mac OS X offers native support for USB 2.0. To ensure maximum performance from your

USB 2.0 card, make sure that your version of OS X is kept up to date with the latest

patches and upgrades.

Verifying Your Installation (Windows)

Windows 98SE/ME

1. Go to Start >Settings >Control Panel.

2. Double click System.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. If the card and related components do not appear with a red xor yellow exclamation

point (!) next to them, Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and

the card should function normally.

Windows 2000/XP/2003

1. Go to Start >Settings >Control Panel.

2. Double click System.

3. Click the Hardware tab and choose Device Manager.

4. If the card and related components do not appear with a red xor yellow exclamation

point (!) next to them, Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and

the card should function normally.

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Connecting Devices to Your USB Card

When you install a USB device to one of your USB ports, Windows will automatically

detect it and you will be prompted to install the drivers for the device. If you ever plug

this device into a different port on your USB 2.0 card, you will be prompted to install the

drivers again. If possible, you should plug the device into each port on your USB card

and install the drivers for each port the first time your connect your peripheral. Later on,

with the drivers already installed for each port, you can unplug and move your USB 2.0

devices around your card without having to worry about finding your driver disk.

Specifications

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Form Factor/Interface PCI, 32-bit, ver. 2.2 compliant

Full sized or low profile form factor

depending on model

Standards Supported Universal Serial Bus ver. 2.0 (EHCI)

Universal Serial Bus ver. 1.1 (OHCI)

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbits/sec. (USB 2.0)

12 Mbits/sec. (USB 1.1)

Connectors PCI225USB/PCI225USB_LP

2 x USB Type “A” female (external)

PCI425USB

4 x USB Type “A” female (external)

PCI625USB2I

4 x USB Type “A” female (external)

2 x USB Type “A” female (internal)

Maximum Number of Devices 127 (via daisychained hubs)

OS Support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003

MacOS version X or later

Fully Plug and Play compliant

Regulatory and Other Certifications FCC Class B, CE, UL, Microsoft WHQL

Accessory Products from StarTech.com

Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other

accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

6 ft. High Speed Certified USB 2.0 Cable

USB2HAB6

10 ft. High Speed Certified USB 2.0 Cable

USB2HAB10

15 ft. High Speed USB 2.0 Cable

USB2HAB15

6 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB6T

10 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB10T

15 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB15T

Mutant Mods 6 ft. Blue LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB6LEDB

Mutant Mods 6 ft. Red LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB6LEDR

Mutant Mods 6 ft. Yellow LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB6LEDY

Mutant Mods 6 ft. Blue - Green Lava Lamp LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USBHAB6FLBG

Mutant Mods 6 ft. Red - Yellow Lava Lamp LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USBHAB6FLRY

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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 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

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.

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Revised: 18 August 2004 (Rev. C)

About StarTech.com

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Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the

quality products they need to complete their solutions. We offer an

unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, server management

solutions and A/V products and serve a worldwide market through our

locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan.

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