Belkin F4U023 User manual

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2-Port
PCI Express®X1 Add-In Card
User Manual
8820tt00274 F4U023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2-Port PCI Express®X1 Add-In Card
Introduction .............................1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
USB Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Windows Vista and Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Verifying Proper Installation (XP) . . . . . . . . . 7
Verifying Proper Installation
(Windows Vista, Windows 7) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting .........................8
Information.............................10

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Belkin SuperSpeed Connectivity!
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2-Port PCI Express X1 Add-In Card (the Card).
Now you can upgrade your computer to the latest USB technology, for better speed and performance. You will be ready to take
advantage of a host of new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products!
Connecting your USB 3.0 products to your computer with the Card will allow them to work much faster than ever before. This includes
your hard drives, thumb drives, video cameras, and more. Your current or legacy-generation USB devices will continue to work as they
always have, and in some cases even better. Just follow the simple installation instructions in this User Manual to get your Card set up
and working well—then, enjoy the speed and convenience of Belkin USB 3.0 connectivity!

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INTRODUCTION
Features
• Single chip NEC µPD720200F1USB 3.0 host controller
• PCI Express v2.0 X1 form factor card
• 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports
• Simultaneous connection capability for low-, full-, high-, and
SuperSpeed USB devices
• Auto-detection of new devices as they are connected, along
with the speed of each device
• Backward-compatibility with legacy USB devices (1.1, 2.0)
• Plug-and-play technology
USB Specifications
• Intel Extensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) revision
0.96-compliant
• PCI Express revision 2.0-compliant
• Current: 900mA per port
• USB 3.0 revision 1.0-compliant
Package Contents
• One - Belkin SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2-Port PCI Express X1
Add-In Card
• One - 4-Pin Molex Extended Y-Splitter Power Connector
• One - User Manual
• One - Driver Installation CD
System Requirements
• A Pentium®class PC with one available v1.x-compliant PCI
Express X1 slot and a CD-ROM drive
• One free 4-pin Molex power connector
• Windows®XP (SP3), Windows Vista®(SP1), or Windows 7
operating system

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INSTALLATION
Installation is composed of three parts: Install Drivers, Install Hardware, and Initialize Drivers with Hardware.
Driver installation is recommended prior to installing the Card into your PC system. Please refer to the section that corresponds to your
operating system.
Windows XP
1. Insert the Driver Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and the installation wizard should start immediately. If it does not, please open
“My Computer”, right-click on your CD-ROM drive, and select “Explore”. Then double-click “Setup” to start the installation wizard.
2. Using the default options, complete the install wizard.
3. Once the installation is complete, click the “Start” button in the lower, left-hand corner of your Windows desktop display. Next, click
“Shutdown” and then select “Shutdown” from the drop-down menu.
4. Follow the hardware installation steps for the Card in the next section.

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Windows Vista and Windows 7
1. Insert the Driver Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and the installation wizard should start immediately. If it does not, click
the “Start” icon, click “Computer”, right-click on your CD-ROM drive, and select “Explore”. Then double-click “Setup” to start the
installation wizard.
2. Using the default options, complete the install wizard.
3. Once the installation is complete, click the “Start” button in the lower, left-hand corner of your Windows desktop display and then
select “Shutdown”.
4. Follow the hardware installation steps for the Card in the next section.

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1. Ensure you are working on a static-free surface or in an
antistatic environment, and that the computer power cord is
plugged into a fully grounded outlet.
2. Make sure your computer is completely powered down and
the power supply switch is set to the off position. (Refer to your
computer manufacturer for details on how to do this.)
3. Remove the cover from your computer chassis. (Refer to your
computer manufacturer for details on how to do this.)
4. Touch any bare metal portion of your computer chassis to
discharge yourself of any static electricity as this can damage
your computer or the Card.
5. Locate the PCI Express (PCIe) X1 slot(s) on your computer’s
main circuit board. Remove any metal plate that covers the rear
slot corresponding to the PCIe X1 slot you have selected (see
image below).
Hardware Installation
IMPORTANT: This product is static sensitive. Belkin is not liable for any damage or injury associated with improper handling or
installation of this product. If you are unfamiliar with internal PC components, please contact your computer manufacturer or seek
assistance from a certified computer professional.

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6. Remove the Card from its protective antistatic packaging.
Handle it by the metal bracket and do not touch the gold edge
connectors. Insert the Card into the PCIe slot, carefully aligning
the rear bracket to the computer case. Make sure the Card’s
edge is fully inserted into the slot and screw down the bracket
(see image below).
Note: When installing the Card, please take extra care to avoid
touching the components or the edge connector of the board (the
portion which is inserted into the PCIe slot).
7. Locate a free 4-pin Molex power connector from your
computer’s power supply and plug it into the Card.
Note: If you do not have a free 4-pin Molex connector, or have
one that cannot reach the location of the Card, use the extended
Molex Y-Splitter supplied with your Card.
8. After installing the Card, replace the outer cover and turn on
the computer.
Note: Do not plug any devices into the Card until driver
initialization is completely finished.
9. Windows will now initialize drivers for “Universal Serial Bus
Controller” and complete the installation automatically. You will
receive a message stating, “Your hardware is ready to use.”
Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, it may take up
to 30–60 seconds for the Card to be detected.
The installation procedure is now complete.

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Verifying Proper Installation (XP)
After installation, you may check the Device Manager to confirm
that the Card has been properly installed.
1. Right-click on “My Computer”.
2. Select “Properties”.
3. Select the “Hardware” tab and click the “Device
Manager” button.
4. Expand “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”.
5. Look for an entry called “NEC Electronics USB 3.0
Host Controller”.
6. Look for an entry called “NEC Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub”.
Verifying Proper Installation (Windows Vista,
Windows 7)
After installation, you may check the Device Manager to confirm
that the Card has been properly installed.
1. Click “Start” and right-click “Computer”.
2. Select “Properties”.
3. Click the “Device Manager” link on the left panel.
4. Expand “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”.
5. Look for an entry called “NEC Electronics USB 3.0
Host Controller”.
6. Look for an entry called “NEC Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub”.
Note: If your computer features built-in USB ports, or if you have
other USB PCI controller cards installed, you will see additional
USB-controller and root-hub entries in the Device Manager list.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
With which operating systems will the Card work?
Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP1), and Windows 7
What are the hardware requirements for the Card?
A Pentium class computer with one available PCI
Express v1.x-compliant X1 slot (or higher) and a free 4-pin
Molex power connector
My computer does not detect the Card. What
should I do?
1. Make sure your computer meets all hardware and
software requirements.
2. Make sure the Card is properly seated into the PCIe slot.
3. Move the Card to a different PCIe slot.
4. Make sure your operating system has the latest updates and
service packs.