StarTech.com USB3SPLATE User manual

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Product Diagram (USB3SPLATE)
Component Function
1Bracket Screw Slots • Used to secure the Slot Plate Adapter to the
Host Computer’s Rear Panel.
2USB-A Ports
• Used to connect USB Devices to the Slot Plate
Adapter.
• USB 3.0
• Transfer rates of up to 5Gbps.
3Bracket • Mounts the Slot Plate Adapter to the Host
Computer’s Rear Panel.
4Slot Plate Adapter
Connector
• Connects the Slot Plate Adapter to a Host
Computer’s Motherboard.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/USB3SPLATE
• Screw x 1
• Screwdriver x 1
2 Port USB 3.0 A Female Slot Plate Adapter
Installing the Slot Plate Adapter
Warning: Internal computer parts can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure
that you are properly grounded before you open your computer case. You should wear
an anti-static strap when you install any computer component. If an anti-static strap
is not available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a large grounded
metal surface for several seconds.
1. Turn o the Computer and disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected
(e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Computer.
3. Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer for details about
how to do this safely.
4. Locate a USB 3.0 Slot on the Motherboard.
5. Gently insert the Slot Plate Adapter Connector on the Slot Plate Adapter into a
USB 3.0 Slot.
6. Align the Bracket on the Slot Plate Adapter with a Slot on the Rear Panel on the
Host Computer.
7. Insert a Screw (sold separately) through the Bracket Screw Slot and into a screw
hole on the Rear Panel.
8. Using a Screwdriver (sold separately), fasten the Bracket to the Rear Panel.
9. Place the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
10. Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of the Computer.
11. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in step 1.
12. Connect USB Peripheral Devices to the USB-A Ports on the Slot Plate Adapter.
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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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their 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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
•  製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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