Rocket Fish RF-P2USB3 User manual

RF-P2USB3
USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
User Guide
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USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 2
Important safety instructions ..................................... 3
Components...................................................................... 4
Installing your USB 3.0 PCI Express Card................. 5
Driver installation ............................................................ 6
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 9
Specifications..................................................................10
Legal notices ...................................................................10
One-year limited warranty.........................................13
Introduction
This SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter lets you access your data and
transfer files 10 times faster than with a standard USB 2.0 adapter.
The Rocketfish RF-P2USB3 is a dual-port USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
adapter. It can transfer data up to 5 Gbps, when connected to USB 3.0
compliant peripherals, or with existing USB peripheral devices. In
addition, this adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0
High-Speed and USB 1.1 Full-Speed devices. It’s ideal for external
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storage devices, digital cameras, web cams, networking, video
devices, card readers, external DVD writers, MP3 players, and all other
USB devices.
Important safety instructions
• Always read the safety instructions and User Guide carefully. Keep the
User Guide for future reference.
• Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product, or install it in
locations exposed to heavy vibrations.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way. Disassembly or
modification may not only void the warranty, but may also cause
damage or lead to fires or electric shock.
• Do not use or store the product in damp locations. Liquid entering the
product may cause damage or lead to fires or electric shock.
• Before removing the PCI Express adapter from its package, safely
discharge any static electricity build-up which may damage the
computer or the PCI Express Card adapter by touching an unpainted
piece of metal. Handle the card by the metal mounting bracket and
printed circuit board edges only.
• Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe bus and the onboard electronic
components.
• This product is for general computer use. It is not to be used as
equipment requiring exceptional reliability, particularly when the
breakdown or malfunction of this product may jeopardize life or health
(such as aerospace equipment, atomic power control systems,
traffic-related equipment, transportation equipment, industrial robotics,
combustion equipment, various safety devices, and life-support
systems).
Features
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 specification Revision 1.0.
• Compliant with Intel xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) spec.
Rev 0.96.
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0. Single-lane
(x1) PCI Express (Ver 2.0 Spec.) throughput rates of up to 5 Gbps.
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• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0/USB 2.0/USB 1.1
devices.
• Each USB port supplies a maximum of +5V/900mA power output to a
USB device.
• Provides two external USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports.
• Built-in 4-pin power connector for receiving extra power from the
system.
• Compatible with a standard PCI Express slot.
Package contents:
• USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (1)
•ShortBackplate(1)
•DriverCD(1)
• Quick Setup Guide (1)
If you need to replace any of these items, call 1-800-305-2204.
Components
Card description
USB 3.0
Ports
4-pin power
connector
Side view
Edge view
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Installing your USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
System requirements
• PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express x1 slot. (We
recommend PCI Express 2.0)
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Cautions:
• Opening your computer's case may void your computer's warranty. Contact your
computer's manufacturer before opening the case to make sure that you do not
void the warranty.
• Before touching any electronic components, make sure that you first touch an
unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your
clothing or body.
• Handle the PCI Express Card adapter by the metal mounting bracket and the
printed circuit board (PCB) edges only. Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe bus
and the onboard electronic components.
Note: In order to get USB 3.0 SuperSpeed performance, use a PCI Express Ver2.0 slot for
the card installation. Refer to the user manual for your system or motherboard to find
the correct slot.
To install the card:
1Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables.
2Remove your computer's case cover. See your computer's user guide for
information about removing the cover.
PCI slot x16
PCIe slot
x16
PCIe slot
x1
4-pin
floppy
power
plug
Power
supply
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3Locate an available PCI Express slot, remove the screw that secures the
backplate (the small piece of metal that covers the opening for the PCI
card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the backplate. If
you are using a slim desktop, change to the short backplate (included).
4Carefully insert the adapter into the PCIe x1 slot, seating it firmly into the
slot. Do not touch the metal connector on the adapter.
5Connect an available floppy 4-pin power plug from your PC's power
supply to the adapter card's 4-pin power connector. Refer to the user
manual for your power supply for information on the correct plug.
6Secure the adapter to the case using the screw you removed from the
backplate.
7Reinstall your computer's case cover.
8Plug in the power cord and other cables, and then turn on your
computer.
Driver installation
Note: The USB 3.0 driver is only for the Windows operating system. It does not support
Mac and Linux operating systems.
To install the driver:
1Save all files and close all programs. Insert the driver CD (included) into
your optical drive. The driver home page opens.
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2Click Install Driver. The installation wizard opens.
3Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. The
End User License Agreement page opens.
4Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. The install
screen opens.
5Click Install to begin the installation. When the installation process is
complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen opens.
6Click Finish to complete the process.
To verify the driver installation:
1Click Start, right-click My Computer, then select Properties.
2Click Device Manager, then click Universal Series Bus Controllers.
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3If the device has been correctly installed, its sub-entry should be
displayed as Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller and Renesas Electronics
USB 3.0 Root Hub.
To uninstall the Windows driver:
1Click the Add or Remove Programs tab (Uninstall a Program in Windows 7) in the
Windows Control Panel.
2Click the Remove button to uninstall the Rocketfish USB 3.0 PCI Express
Card Driver.
3Click Finish to complete the driver uninstall procedure.
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Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible causes and solutions for a
problem before contacting the nearest service center or dealer for
repairs.
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Symptom Solution
The Windows Device Manager
does not show the Renesas
Electronics USB 3.0 Host
Controller.
• Make sure that the PCI Express Card adapter is correctly installed in the PCIe slot.
• Remove the adapter and try a different PCIe slot in case the bus has conflicts.
• Repeat the driver installation procedure, then make sure that the device exists.
Right-click My Computer on your desktop, click Properties, then click the Device
Manager. If the Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller is shown, the PCI
Express Card adapter is working correctly.
• Make sure that your computer's operating system is updated to the latest version.
No USB peripheral is detected
by the computer.
• Check that all cables are correct and securely connected.
• Make sure that the USB device's power is turned on.
• Make sure that the devices are getting enough power.
• Make sure to plug the 4-pin power cable into the adapter card to provide sufficient
power to USB devices, or use self-powered USB devices.
• A long cable may cause poor performance. A USB repeater must be used if the cable is
longer than 3.5 meters.
• Make sure there is no problem with the adapter installation.
Conflict with other Windows
USB PCI adapters.
• Conflicts are indicated by an entry with a red X or yellow !
• Turn off your computer and move the adapter to another available slot, then re-install
the USB 3.0 driver.
• An exclamation point usually means there is a resource conflict between this adapter
and another adapter in your system. Move the adapter to another slot, then restart your
computer. Windows will re-configure itself and re-assign resources. Check your device
manager again.
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Specifications
Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within 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.
USB 3.0 host controller Renesas uPD720200
Max. data transfer rate USB 3.0 : 5.0Gbps
I/F to PC PCI Express2.0 x 1
External ports 2x USB 3.0 type A
(Support SuperSpeed/ High-Speed/Full-Speed/Low-Speed)
Power input 4-pin power connector
Power output DC +5V/ Max. 900mA
System support Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.72 × 3.19 × 0.86 in
(120 × 81 × 22 mm)
Operating temperature 32°F~104°F
(0°C~40°C)
Storage temperature -4°F~140°F
(-20°C~60°C)
Operating humidity 0%~80% RH, non-condensing
Certification FCC Class B, ICES, SuperSpeed USB compliance
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ICES - Canada's Interference-Causing Equipment Standards
This equipment complies with the applicable technical standards of ICES 003:1997 in
accordance with the measurement procedures specified in CISPR22-96.
Notices
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.
For service and support call [phone].
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One-year limited warranty
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new
RF-P2USB3 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of
the material or workmanship for one (1) year from the purchase of the Product (“Warranty
Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand
products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished
Product. If you notify Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this
warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days), beginning on the date you purchased the
Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center or store
personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or
(2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products
and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned
to you. If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the
Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product
to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and
the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its
original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States, Canada,
and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
• Installation
•Setupadjustments
•Cosmeticdamage
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• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
• Accident
• Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
• Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
This warranty also does not cover:
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the
Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST
PROFITS. ROCKETFISH PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER
THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Rocketfish:
For customer service please call 1-800-620-2790
www.rocketfishproducts.com
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645
© 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some
countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA
© 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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