StarTech.com PEXUSB3S2 User manual

PCI Express USB 3.0

Controller Adapter Card

2-Port PCI Express SuperSpeed

USB 3.0 Controller Adapter Card

PEXUSB3S2

Instruction Manual

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....................................................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction

10x faster than that of USB 2.0, this SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter card

enables you to access your data and transfer ﬁles much faster than

USB 2.0! The new USB 3.0 standard supports transfer rates of up to

5Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB

2.0 (480Mbps) and 1.1 (12Mbps) devices. In addition to providing a

much faster transfer rate the PEXUSB3S2 USB 3.0 card also supplies

900mA of power per USB port, allowing for more external devices to

operate without the need of an external power source.

Packaging Contents

1 x PEXUSB3S2 card•

1 x Low Proﬁle bracket•

1 x Driver CD•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

PCI Express enabled computer system and available slot•

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

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

Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.

computer (ie. printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power

cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.

Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for2.

your computer system for details.

Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.

on the rear of the computer case. Note that this card will work in PCI

Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots)

Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket4.

to the rear of the case, per your computer’s documentation.

Connect an LP4 molex power connector from the computer’s power5.

supply to the LP4 connector on the card.

Place the cover back onto the computer.6.

Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.7.

USB 3.0

type A ports

LP4 molex

connector

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7

Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully

loaded, insert the provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD

drive.

Autorun should start the installation program, so follow the instructions

onscreen to complete the driver installation.

If Autorun does not start, Go into “My Computer” and access the CD/

DVD drive that the CD is in, and run the “setup.exe” ﬁle located on the

CD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation.

Verifying Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/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.

Specications

Bus Interface

PCI Express 2.0 (x1 connector)

USB 3.0 rev1.0

Intel xHCI rev0.95

External Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 type A

Internal Connectors 1 x LP4 molex power

Chipset ID NEC uPD720200

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5Gbps

Operating Temperature 0oC to 75oC (32oF to 167oF)

Storage Temperature -40oC to 125oC (-40oF to 257oF)

Humidity 80% RH

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/

Vista/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

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 all

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