StarTech.com PCIUSB3S2 User manual

PCI USB 3.0 Adapter Card

2-Port PCI SuperSpeed

USB 3.0 Adapter Card

PCIUSB3S2

Instruction Manual

Manual Revision:12/20/2010

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...................................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

Introduction

The PCIUSB3S2 2-Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card allows for legacy PCI

slots to support the USB 3.0 standard, which is capable of data transfer rates up to 5

Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps). This allows for full use of the PCI bus at

1.3 Gbps, allowing older systems double the performance with USB 3.0 versus using

USB 2.0 cards and peripherals. Also being backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x

devices, this versatile adapter card will work with future USB 3.0 devices while still being

able to support older devices.

Designed for older PCI-based systems or computers with only PCI expansion slots left

available, this adapter card allows those systems to stay relevant and up-to-date with the

latest USB technology.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCI USB 3.0 card

• 1 x Low Proﬁle Installation Bracket

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI enabled computer system with available PCI slot (3.3V or 5V, 33MHz)

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

Installation

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.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer off 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. Refer to documentation for your computer

system for details.

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

computer case.

4. Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the rear

of the case.

NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low proﬁle system, replacing the

pre-installed full proﬁle bracket with the included low proﬁle installation bracket may be

necessary.

5. Connect an 4-pin LP4 power connector from the system power supply to the LP4

connector on the rear edge of the card. This ensures all ports have full power.

6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

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

connectors removed in Step 1.

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 provide the option to browse the disk. If not,

open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into

and navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe ﬁle.

3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/

software.

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 provide the option to browse the disk. If not,

open “Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into and

navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe ﬁle.

3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/

software.

Specications

Bus Interface

PCI speciﬁcation 3.0

(33MHz, 3.3V/5V)

USB 3.0 speciﬁcation 1.0

Form Factor Full/Low Proﬁle

Chipset ID NEC uPD720200

External Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 type A female

Internal Connectors 1 x 4-pin LP4 Power male

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

PCI: 1.33 Gbps

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F)

Humidity 15% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 120.0mm x 57.0mm x 20.0mm

Weight 60g

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 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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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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