StarTech.com PCI225USB Manual

2/4/6-port PCI USB 2.0 card
PCI225USB
PCI425USB
PCI625USB2I Instruction Guide
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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 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.

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Devices to Your USB 2.0 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 PCI card. Now you can add two, four,
or six high-speed USB 2.0 ports to your computer. With speeds up to 480Mbits/sec, this
card allows you to easily connect and use high-performance USB peripherals like DVD
drives, video conferencing cameras, or high resolution scanners. USB 2.0 is also
backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1, meaning your less demanding peripherals will
still function perfectly with no adjustments.
Features
•Provides you with two external (PCI225USB), four external (PCI425USB), or four
external and two internal (PCI625USB2I) high-speed USB 2.0 ports
•Complies with USB 2.0 specifications
•Reaches transfer speeds of up to 480Mbits/sec (40x faster than USB 1.1)
•Backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1
•Complies with Plug and Play standards
•Backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy card installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install the card.
WARNING! PCI 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 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 card by
its edges and not the gold connectors.
System Requirements
•Acomputer with an available PCI slot
•Minimum Operating System Requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003,
Mac OS X
•Minimum Processor Requirements:
G3 (original processor, not an upgrade)
Intel Pentium II (400 MHz or faster)
Intel Pentium III or higher (any speed)
Intel Celeron (900 MHz or faster)
AMD Athlon (any speed)

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Contents
This package should contain:
•1x PCI USB V2.0 card
•1x driver disk
Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related
software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the
order listed.
Installing the Card
1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.
2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if
necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in colour) and remove the metal plate that
covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.

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Hang on to the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.
4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.
5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.
6. Put the computer case back on.
Installing the Drivers
If you lose your driver disk, these drivers are available as a free download from our
website. Visit www.startech.com and click on the Downloads link for more information.
Windows 2003/XP/2000/ME/98SE
1. Insert your driver disk into the disk drive and browse to the location of your driver
disk.
2. Double-click on the setup.exe file. The program will now copy the appropriate
driver files onto your system. When it has finished this process, reboot your system.
3. Once your system reboots, Windows will detect the new hardware and install the
drivers.
Mac OS X
Mac OS X offers built-in support for USB 2.0. To ensure maximum performance from
your USB 2.0 card, make sure that your version of OS X is kept up to date with the latest
patches and upgrades.
Connecting Devices to Your USB 2.0 Card
When you install a USB device to one of your USB ports, Windows will automatically
detect it and you will be prompted to install the drivers for the device. If you ever plug
this device into a different port on your USB 2.0 card, you will be prompted to install the
drivers again. If possible, you should plug the device into each port on your USB card
and install the drivers for each port the first time your connect your peripheral. Later on,
with the drivers already installed for each port, you can unplug and move your USB 2.0
devices around your card without having to worry about finding your driver disk.

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Technical Support
The following technical resources are available for this StarTech.com product:
On-line help:
We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site. To
access this page, click the Tech Support link on our homepage, www.startech.com. In the
tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with this
card.
Knowledge Base - This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using
key words that describe the product and your issue.
FAQ - This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers.
Downloads - This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can
find the latest drivers for this product.
Call StarTech.com tech support for help:
USA/Canada: 1-800-265-1844
UK/Ireland/Europe: 00-800-7827-8324
Support hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 6:00PM EST (except holidays)
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty. In addition StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted below,
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
In no event shall the liability to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its officers, directors, employees or
agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive incidental,
consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of 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.

Revised: May 20, 2004 Rev. B