StarTech.com PCIUSB3S22 User manual

Manual Revision: 11/09/2012
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PCIUSB3S22
PCIUSB3S4
PCI Superspeed USB 3.0 Cards
*PCIUSB3S22 Shown

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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
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
PCIUSB3S22 ................................................................................................................................................. 2
PCIUSB3S4 ................................................................................................................................................... 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
The PCIUSB3S22/PCIUSB3S4 2/4-Port PCI to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card, with SATA
power, 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). Using USB 3.0 devices with
this card will increase data transfers, with up to 1.3 Gbps of available bandwidth (PCI
bus limit), more than double the performance versus USB 2.0. With optional power
connectors, each USB port can provide up to 900mA of power to connected USB 3.0
devices, ensuring sucient power for the most power hungry devices. Backward
compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices, this versatile PCI USB 3.0 card will work with
any 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. Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime
technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1x PCI USB 3.0 Card
• 1x Low Prole Bracket
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Available PCI card expansion slot (32-bit, 33 MHz compatible)
• OPTIONAL: Available SATA power or SP4 Floppy (PCIUSB3S4 only) power connector
from computer power supply
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista
(32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8 (32/64-bit)

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SATA Power
Connector
SATA Power
Connector
USB 3.0 type A
SP4 Small Floppy
Power Connector
USB 3.0
type A
PCIUSB3S22
PCIUSB3S4

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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 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 slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (refer to documentation for your computer system for details).
NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low prole system, replacing the
pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may
be necessary.
4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.
5. OPTIONAL: Connect SATA power or SP4 Floppy (PCIUSB3S4 only) power connector
from the computer power supply to the card. This is recommended to ensure
enough power can be supplied to high-powered USB devices.
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.

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Driver Installation
1. Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully loaded, insert the
provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.
2. Autorun should give you the option to browse the les on the CD or automatically
open the CD.
If Autorun does not start, go into “My Computer” or “Computer” and access the CD/
DVD drive that the CD is in.
3. Go into the folder “USB 3.0” and double-click the “setup.exe” le. Follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation.

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Verifying Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel.
In the Device Manager, under the Universal Serial Bus Controllers category, you should
see the new entries for the USB 3.0 controller card.

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Specications
PCIUSB3S22 PCIUSB3S4
Number of Ports 2 4
Host Interface USB 3.0 revision 1.0
Form Factor Low/Full Prole
Chipset ID NEC uPD720202
External Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 type A female 3 x UBS 3.0 type A female
Internal Connectors 1 x SATA power (15-pin)
male
1 x SP4 small Floppy Power
Connector
1 x SATA power (15-pin)
male
Maximum Data
Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 20% ~ 80% RH
Dimensions (LxWxH) 65.0mm x 60.0mm x
22.0mm
90.0mm x 70.0mm x
22.0mm
Weight 56g 60g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 / 8
(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.
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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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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
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