StarTech.com PCIUSB3S2 User manual

PCI USB 3.0 Adapter Card
2-Port PCI SuperSpeed
USB 3.0 Adapter Card
PCIUSB3S2
Instruction Manual
Manual Revision:12/20/2010
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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.
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receiver is connected.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................. 1
Packaging Contents.................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................. 1
Installation................................................................................................ 2
Hardware Installation................................................................................................ 2
Driver Installation...................................................................................................... 2
Specifications........................................................................................... 4
Technical Support.................................................................................... 5
Warranty Information............................................................................... 5

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Introduction
The PCIUSB3S2 2-Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card allows for legacy PCI
slots to support the USB 3.0 standard, which is capable of data transfer rates up to 5
Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps). This allows for full use of the PCI bus at
1.3 Gbps, allowing older systems double the performance with USB 3.0 versus using
USB 2.0 cards and peripherals. Also being backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x
devices, this versatile adapter card will work with future USB 3.0 devices while still being
able to support older devices.
Designed for older PCI-based systems or computers with only PCI expansion slots left
available, this adapter card allows those systems to stay relevant and up-to-date with the
latest USB technology.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x PCI USB 3.0 card
• 1 x Low Profile Installation Bracket
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI enabled computer system with available PCI slot (3.3V or 5V, 33MHz)
• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit)

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Installation
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.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off 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. Refer to documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case.
4. Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the rear
of the case.
NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low profile system, replacing the
pre-installed full profile bracket with the included low profile installation bracket may be
necessary.
5. Connect an 4-pin LP4 power connector from the system power supply to the LP4
connector on the rear edge of the card. This ensures all ports have full power.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
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.

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2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and provide the option to browse the disk. If not,
open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into
and navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe file.
3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard.
4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/
software.
Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2
1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window or choose not to install the drivers and insert the included
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and provide the option to browse the disk. If not,
open “Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into and
navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe file.
3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard.
4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/
software.

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Specications
Bus Interface
PCI specification 3.0
(33MHz, 3.3V/5V)
USB 3.0 specification 1.0
Form Factor Full/Low Profile
Chipset ID NEC uPD720200
External Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 type A female
Internal Connectors 1 x 4-pin LP4 Power male
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps
PCI: 1.33 Gbps
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 15% ~ 90% RH
Dimensions 120.0mm x 57.0mm x 20.0mm
Weight 60g
Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/
Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit)

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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.
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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
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