StarTech.com PUSBADAP/LP User manual

Manual Revision: 11/16/2011
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PUSBADAP/LP
PCI312PUSB/LP
PEX312PUSB/LP
2 Port 12V 24V PoweredUSB Adapter Card -
USB PlusPower
*actual product may vary from photos

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Hardware Guide .....................................................................................2
PCI312PUSB/LP, PEX312PUSB/LP ........................................................................................................ 2
Jumper Settings......................................................................................................................................... 2
PUSBADAP/PUSBADAPLP ...................................................................................................................... 3
Jumper Settings......................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4
PCI312PUSB/LP or PEX312PUSB/LP Only......................................................................................... 5
PUSBADAP/PUSBADAPLP Only............................................................................................................ 6
Software Installation .............................................................................6
Specications..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information............................................................................8

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Powered USB 2.0 Adapter Card (available in
both PCI and PCI Express formats as well as Standard and Low Prole). Now, adding
Powered USB capability to a computer has never been easier!
Fully compatible with USB1.1 OHCI and USB2.0 ECHI specications, the cards support
data speeds of up to 480 Mbps and provide power to Powered USB devices through
industrial standard Powered USB connectors.
Features
• Supplies power and data signals over hot-pluggable USB cable
• Mainboard can be linked to daughter board
• Daughter board and Main board can be used as stand alone devices
• Selectable power input
• Connectors oer cable locking mechanism
Package Contents
• PCI312PUSB/LP: 1 x Powered USB Mainboard Card
or
PEX312PUSB/LP: 1 x Powered USB Mainboard Card
or
PUSBADAP/LP: 1 x Powered USB Daughter Board
• Instruction Manual
• Driver CD (PCI312PUSB/LP and PEX312PUSB/LP only)
• 9-Pin USB Header Cable (PUSBADAP/LP Only)
Please note that the Powered USB ports are color coded based on voltage
capabilitythey support, as follows:
Yellow 5V
Green 12V
Red 24V

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Hardware Guide
PCI312PUSB/LP, PEX312PUSB/LP
Jumper Settings
JP1 (+5V Selector) Settings
Default: The USB2.0 Bus Power is
supplied by the motherboard PCI slot
(DC+5V supplied from PCB)
The USB2.0 Bus Power is supplied by the
AUX power connector (J5).
This option provides more power for
Powered USB devices, but requires a
connection to the computer power
supply.
J1~J3:
External
Powered
USB Ports (x3)
J4:
USB Ports 4, 5
(for Expansion)
+5 +5
D- D-
D+ D+
G G
JP2:
+12V Selector
JP1:
+5V Selector
J5: AUX Power

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JP1 (+5V Selector) Settings
Default: The 12V power source of the
Powered USB connectors are supplied
by the PCI slot into which the card is
installed
The 12V power source of the Powered
USB connectors are supplied by the AUX
power connector (J5). This will require
that a power cable be connected from
the computer power supply to J5. This
option provides more power for the
Powered USB devices over the USB2.0
cable.
PUSBADAP/PUSBADAPLP
J3: External
Input Power
DIN Connector*
*J3:
Power DIN
Connector Pin
Assignment
J5:
AUX Power
Connector
J4:
24V-keyed
Connector
J2:
12V-keyed
Connector
JP1: +24V Power
Source Selector
(from Regulator or
External Power DIN
connector)
J1:
USB Input Connector
(from Host USB port)
+5 +5
D- D-
D+ D+
G G

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Jumper Settings
JP2 (24V Selector) Settings
Default: The power source of the
24V-keyed PoweredUSB connector
is supplied from the internal step-up
switching regulator (jumpers must be
set identically, both at INT or EXT.
The power source of the 24V-keyed
Powered USB connector is supplied
from the external Power DIN input
connector, in this case, a 24V AC adapter
will be required. Please see http://www.
startech.com for more information.
Hardware Installation
PCI312PUSB/LP, PEX312PUSB/LP & PUSBADAP/LP
1. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at
the time of purchase.
2. Locate an empty PCI/PCI Express slot and remove the metal bracket covering the
accompanying empty port/socket.
3. Connect one end of the 9-pin Header Cable (provided by PUSBAD/LP) to the
expansion port (depicted on pg. 2 as J4:USB Ports 4, 5).
4. Position the card above the open PCI/PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is
properly aligned with the slot. Insert the card rmly into the slot, distributing
force evenly across the length of the board, then fasten the metal bracket to the
computer case (using the screw removed in step #2).
5. Remove a metal bracket that is adjacent to or near the one remove in step #2, and
fasten PUSBADAP/PUSBADAPLP directly to the metal rear panel of the computer
case.
6. Connect the remaining end of the 9-Pin USB Header Cable used in step #3, to the
USB IN connector, denoted as J1: USB Input Connector (from Host USB port) (see
diagram, pg.3) on the PUSBADAP board.

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7. PCI312PUSB/PEX312PUSB: By default, JP2 (see pg. 3) is set to PCI. The card
will draw power via the PCI/PCI Express slot into which it is installed; as such, if
you’ve left the JP2 jumper in the default position, there will be no need to connect
PCI312PUSB to the computer power supply.
If JP2 has been switched to INT (Internal), you must connect PCI 312PUSB/
PEX312PUSB to the computer power supply, by inserting an available LP4 connector
into the AUX Power Connector.
PUSBADAP: By default, JP2 is set to INT, commanding the card to draw power from
the computer power supply. As such, insert an LP4 power connector from the power
supply, into the AUX Power Connector.
If JP2 has been set to EXT, the PUSBADAP will draw power through the External
Input Power DIN Connector, and will require an external power source (see http://
www.startech.com for accessories).
8. Once both cards have been properly positioned, and the necessary link has been
made between them, close the computer case and power on the computer.
PCI312PUSB/LP or PEX312PUSB/LP Only
This section details how to install PCI312PUSB/PEX312PUSB as a stand alone card.
1. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at
the time of purchase.
2. Locate an empty PCI/PCI Express slot and remove the metal bracket covering the
accompanying empty port/socket.
3. Position the card above the open PCI/PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is
properly aligned with the slot. Insert the card rmly into the slot, distributing
force evenly across the length of the board, then fasten the metal bracket to the
computer case (using the screw removed in step #2, if necessary).
4. By default, JP2 (see pg. 3) is set to PCI, commanding the card to draw power via the
PCI slot into which it is installed. As such, if you’ve left the JP2 jumper in the default
position, there will be no need to connect PCI312PUSB to the computer power
supply.
If JP2 has been switched to INT (Internal), you must connect PCI312PUSB to the
computer power supply, by inserting an available LP4 connector into the AUX
Power Connector.
5. Once the card is properly seated, and secured to the computer case, close the
computer case and power on the computer.

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PUSBADAP/PUSBADAPLP Only
This section details how to install PUSBADAP as a stand alone card.
1. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at
the time of purchase.
2. Connect one end of the 9-Pin USB Header Cable (provided) to the USB IN connector,
denoted as J1: USB Input Connector (from Host USB port) (see diagram, pg.3) on the
PUSBADAP board.
3. By default, JP2 is set to INT, commanding the card to draw power from the
computer power supply. As such, insert an LP4 power connector from the power
supply, into the AUX Power Connector.
If JP2 has been set to EXT, the PUSBADAP will draw power through the External
Input Power DIN Connector.
4. Connect the remaining end of the 9-Pin USB Header Cable (see step #2), to the
USB Header connector on the host motherboard. For further instructions on how
to locate the appropriate connection on the motherboard, please consult the
documentation that was included with your motherboard/computer at the time of
purchase.
Software Installation
PCI312PUSB/LP and PEX312PUSB/LP are natively supported by Windows® XP (SP2)
2000 (SP4) and Vista™. As such, no driver installation is required, as long as the
necessary updates have been made to the operating system(s).
For Windows 98SE or Windows ME installations, however, driver installation is required.
To install the drivers necessary for PCI312PUSB/LP or PEX312PUSB/LP to function
properly:
1. With the host computer powered on, insert the Driver CD that accompanied your
purchase of PCI312PUSB/PCI312PUSBLP into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. On the Driver CD, browse to the 2. X:\USB 2.0\NEC folder, (where X de notes the
designated CD/DVD-ROM drive on the host computer) and locate the folder that
corresponds with the host computer operating system.
3. Open the appropriate folder and locate the 3. U2v2_1 application le. Execute the
le by double clicking on the icon/listing, to begin installation.
4. Follow the installation through until you are asked if you would like to reboot the
computer. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click on Close.
Once the computer has rebooted, the operating system will detect the presence of
the card - installation is complete.

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Specications
PCI312PUSB PEX312PUSB PUSBADAP
Connectors
3 x 12V Powered USB male
connectors
1 x LP4 Connector
1 x Internal USB (9 pin) Header
Connector for expansion
1x Jumper Connector
1x 12v Power USB Connector
1x 24v Power USB Connector
1x 4 pin Power Din Connector
1x Internal USB Connector
1x Jumper Connector
1x LP4 Connector
OS Support Windows 2000 / 2003 / XP / Vista
Dimensions
(LxW)
81.2mm x 66.7mm
(3.2in x 2.63in)
120mm x 66.7mm
(4.72in x 2.63in)
Regulatory
Certied CE, RoHS, FCC
Maximum
Data
Transfer
Rate
480Mbps
Chipset NEC
D720101GJ
NEC
D720101GJ +
TI XIO2000A
PCI Express
to PCI Bus
Translation
Bridge
N/A