SIIG FireWire 800 2-Port ExpressCard/34 User manual

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04-0684A
USB3.0Single ExpressCard/34
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The USB 3.0 Single ExpressCard/34 adds a USB
3.0porttoyourExpressCard-equippedcomputer,
enhancing existing systems with the latest USB
3.0 technology.
Key Features and Benefits
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0
Specification, Revision 1.0
• Compliant with PCI Express Base
Specification, Revision 2.0
• Supports data transfer rate up to 5Gb/s
and backward compatible with previous
versions of USB devices
Serial Number Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial
number is required. Please keep it for your
reference.

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Figure 1: Layout
System Requirements
• Notebook or desktop PC with an available
ExpressCard slot
• Windows®7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-
bit) / XP (32-/64-bit)
Package Contents
•USB 3.0 Single ExpressCard/34 adapter
• USB power cable
• Driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Layout
ExpressCard connector
USB 3.0 port
Power adapter jack (optional)

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USB Power Cable Installation (optional)
The USB Power Cable is only needed when the
ExpressCard doesn't provide enough power to
power up your USB device. Self powered USB
devices do not need this optional power cable to
work.
1. Unplug the USB device from the
ExpressCard.
2. Remove the USB 3.0 Single ExpressCard/34
adapter from the ExpressCard slot.
3. Connect the USB Power Cable to the
ExpressCard.
4. Plug the other end of the cable into any USB
port of the computer.
5. Insert the USB 3.0 Single ExpressCard/34
into the ExpressCard slot of your computer.
6. Plug in your USB device into the
ExpressCard.

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Installation
Please make sure the ExpressCard is installed
before proceeding with driver installation.
Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. At the Windows desktop.
For Windows 7: Go directly to step 2.
For Windows Vista: At the Found New
Hardware window, click Cancel.
2. Insert the driver CD.
For Windows 7: At the AutoPlay box, click
Open folder to view files, then double
click Setup.
For Windows Vista: At the CD Autoplay
window, double click Setup.
3. At User Account Control.
For Windows 7: Click Yes.
For Windows Vista: Click Continue.
4. At Welcome, click Next.
5. Select I accept the terms of the license
agreement, click Next.
6. At Ready to Install the Program, click
Install.

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7. Wait while the InstallShield Wizard
configures your system. Depending on
your system hardware this process may
take several minutes to complete.
8. At InstallShield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit)
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click
Cancel.
2. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type
D:\Setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD\DVD-ROM drive letter)
3. At Welcome, click Next.
4. Select I accept the terms of the license
agreement, click Next.
5. At Ready to Install the Program, click
Install.
6. Wait while the InstallShield Wizard
configures your system. Depending on
your system hardware this process may
take several minutes to complete.
7. At InstallShield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.

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To Verify Successful Installation
1. Go to Device Manager to verify installation.
For Windows 7: Right click Computer,
click Manage, click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer,
click Manage, click Continue, then click
Device Manager.
For Windows XP: Right click My Computer,
click Manage, click Device Manager.
2. Double click Universal Serial Bus
controllers. A Renesas Electronics USB
3.0 Host Controller and a Renesas
Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub should be
displayed.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers
the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials
or workmanship for the life of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product
having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product
is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

PRODUCTNAME
USB 3.0 Single ExpressCard/34
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
USB 3.0 Single ExpressCard/34 is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are
registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
MicrosoftCorporation. All other names used in thispublication are foridentification only and
may be trademarks of their respective owners.
February, 2011 Copyright © 2011 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity
solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB,
and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/
Notebooksystemsand external peripherals. SIIGcontinues to growbyadding
A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
SIIGproductsoffercomprehensiveuser manuals,manyuser-friendlyfeatures,
and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control
standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of
our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.
SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
throughmajordistributors, system integrators,andVARs in theAmericasand
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.