StarTech.com PEXUSB3S400 User manual

Manual Revision: 11/14/2012

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PEXUSB3S400

4 Independent Port PCI Express

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card

*actual product may vary from photos

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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 o 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.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verifying Installation ............................................................................................................................... 4

Specications ..........................................................................................5

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

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

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Introduction

The PEXUSB3S400 PCI Express x4 USB 3.0 Card (with SATA Power) adds 4 independent

external USB 3.0 ports to any PCI Express x4-enabled computer system. SuperSpeed

USB 3.0 provides up to 5 Gbps of data bandwidth, while remaining backward

compatible with existing USB 2.0 devices at 480Mbps.

With each port being indpendent, full bandwidth is available per port, instead of

shared between ports. This allows for maximum transfer rates if multiple devices are

connected.

Using a “stacked” port layout that places the ports one on top of the other, more ports

are able to t into a smaller space. This 4-port PCIe x4 USB 3.0 adapter enables all four

USB 3.0 ports to be external facing, while still allowing the card to t into a small form

factor/low prole computer system.

Plus, with a built-in SATA power connector, each USB port can provide up to 900mA of

power to devices that draw power from a host bus connection (500mA for USB 2.0) by

connecting to your computer power supply.

The PEXUSB3S400 USB 3.0 PCIe x4 card is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty

and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1x PCIe USB 3.0 Card

• 1x Low Prole Bracket

• 1x Driver CD

• 1x Product Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available x4 slot

• Available SATA power connector from the computer power supply

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

2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit)/8 (32/64-bit)

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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 x4 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. x8 or x16 slots).

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

the case.

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

pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may

be necessary.

5. OPTIONAL: Connect a 15-pin SATA power connector from the computer’s power

supply to the SATA power connector on the card. This is only required if using the

ports with bus-powered USB devices (no external power adapter) or if experiencing

connectivity issues.

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.

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Driver Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7

NOTE: The latest driver is available from www.startech.com.

1. Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully loaded, insert the

provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should give you the option to browse the les on the CD or automatically

open the CD.

If AutoPlay does not start, go into “My Computer” and access the CD/DVD drive that

the CD is in.

3. Open the folder “PEXUSB3S400_8430EL”. Run the setup le inside. Follow the

onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation.

Windows 8

The driver should automatically install through Windows Update.

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Verifying Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), 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 3.0 controller card.

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Specications

Number of Ports 4

Host Interface PCI Express 2.0 (x4 slot connector)

USB 3.0 revision 1.0

Form Factor Low/Full Prole

Chipset ID Renesas/NEC uPD720202

External Connectors 4x USB 3.0 type A female

Internal Connectors 1x SATA power (15-pin) male

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps per port

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 85°C

Storage Temperature -65°C ~ 150°C

Humidity 20% ~ 80% RH

Dimensions (LxWxH) 171 mm x 60 mm x 19 mm

Weight 73.2 g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP(32/64bit)/ Server

2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ Server

2008 R2/ 7(32/64bit)/ 8(32-64-bit)

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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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two 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

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ocers, 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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