StarTech.com PCI1224PUSB User manual

PCI PoweredUSB Adapter
Card
2-port 12V and 1-port 24V
PoweredUSB Dual Profile PCI
Adapter Card - USB PlusPower
PCI1224PUSB
Instruction Manual

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..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................2
Driver Installation.........................................................................2
Configuration .................................................................. 3
Specifications.................................................................. 4
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information...................................................... 5

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x PCI1224PUSB adapter card•
1 x SATA power to LP4 molex adapter cable•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
Available PCI expansion slot•
Microsoft Windows• ®98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista,
Mac OS®X
Installation
9-pin IDC
header JP2 JP1
12V
PoweredUSB
24V
PoweredUSB
LP4
molex

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Hardware Installation
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.
computer (ie. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.
Remove the cover from the computer case.2.
Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate3.
on the rear of the computer case.
Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and screw the bracket4.
to the rear of the case.
Optional:5. The card features a 9-pin IDC header for adding two
additional USB ports. If your computer system has additional
USB ports, connect the IDC header cable from those ports to the
connector on the card. An additional 2-port daughter board can also
be added to another expansion slot (StarTech.com ID: PUSBADAP).
NOTE: Make sure to observe the pinout and connect accordingly, as
incorrectly connecting the cable can result in damage to the adapter
card, motherboard and/or USB devices.
Place the cover back onto the computer.6.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.7.
Driver Installation
Windows 98SE/ME
Download the latest Windows 98SE/ME drivers from the StarTech.1.
com website (www.startech.com) and extract them.
After the hardware installation, once you boot into Windows, it will2.
detect the card and launch the Add New Hardware.
Select the Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) option then3.
click “Next” to continue the setup.
Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”4.
from the dialog box and check the “Specify location” search option.
Click the Browse button and select the location where the drivers
were downloaded/extracted. Click “Next” to continue the setup.

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Once Windows locates the drivers, press “Next” to continue the5.
setup. Once complete, press “Finish” and then reboot the computer.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, Mac OS X
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this
USB adapter card is natively supported, so the drivers are already
installed. To make sure the newest drivers are installed, ensure that
the operating system is up-to-date.
Conguration
JP1 Jumper: +5V power source
+5V power is drawn from the
PCI slot.
+5V power is drawn from the
LP4 molex connector. More
power can be provided this way.
JP2 Jumper: +12V power source
+12V power is drawn from the
PCI slot.
+12V power is drawn from the
LP4 molex connector. More
power can be provided this way.
9-pin IDC Male Header Pinout

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Specications
Bus Interface PCI rev 2.2 (3.3/5V)
USB Specification USB 2.0 (EHCI/OHCI)
External Connectors 2 x 12V keyed PoweredUSB
1 x 24V keyed PoweredUSB
Internal Connectors 1 x LP4 molex power
1 x 9-pin IDC header
Chipset NEC UPD720101GJ
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/
Server 2003/Vista, Mac OS X

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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.
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, 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
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LLP (or their 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 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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