StarTech.com 8STPEXUSB3S25 User manual

Manual Revision: 08/19/2016
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PEXUSB3S25
2 Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card
with UASP - LP4 Power
*actual product may vary from photos

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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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 5
Specications..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information............................................................................7

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
• 1x Low Prole Bracket
• 1x SATA to LP4 Cable
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Available PCI Express slot
• Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64),Windows® Server 2008 R2,
2003(32/64), Linux 2.6.31 or later

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Installation
Hardware Installation
WARNING! PCI Express 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 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 card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note
that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.
NOTE: If installing the card into a low prole desktop system, replacing the
preinstalled standard prole bracket with the included low prole (half height)
installation bracket may be necessary.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.

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Driver Installation
Windows
1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/
DVD drive.
2. Run the Autorun.exe application from the Autoplay menu. If Autoplay is disabled on
your system, browse to your CD/DVD drive and run the application.
3. Once the following screen shows up, click on“Install Driver”:

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4. Then click on “720201/720202” to start the installation:
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE: You may be prompted to restart once the install completes.
Verifying Installation
Windows
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select
Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select
Device Manager).
2. Expand the “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” section. On a successful install,
you should see the “Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller” and “Renesas
Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub” in the list with no exclamation points or
question marks:

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Specications
Host Interface PCI Express 2.0 (x1 slot connector)
Chipset NEC uPD720202
Number of Ports 2
External Connectors 2x USB 3.0 type A female
Internal Connectors 1x LP4 Molex power male
Standards USB 3.0 rev. 1.0
Intel xHCI rev. 0.95
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity 0~55% RH
Dimensions 121 x 67 x 19 mm
Weight 90 g
Compatible Operating Systems Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64),
Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), Windows® Server
2008 R2, 2003(32/64), Linux Kernel 2.6.31
or later

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, 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.
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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.

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