StarTech.com PEX400USB2 User manual

PCI Express USB Card
PEX400USB2 Instruction Manual
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PCI Express 4 Port USB 2.0 card

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI Express USB 2.0 card - the perfect
solution for adding 4 USB 2.0 ports to your computer, harnessing the speed and power
of PCI Express. Featuring data transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps, as well as Plug & Play
and hot swap features, you’ll be able to quickly install your USB devices without even
having to shut down the computer.
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• Fully compliant with one-lane 2.5 GB/s PCI Express Specification
• Compliant with USB 2.0 specification and USB 2.0 data transfer rate up 480Mb/s
• Supports PCI slots with different lane widths (x1, x2, x3, x4, x8, x16)
• Supports Windows 98, 2000, XP, 2003, Linux, and MAC OS
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System Requirements
• Pentium-class computer with one available x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express slot
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003 operating system
Contents
This package should contain:
• PCI Express USB 2.0 card (1)
• Driver CD ROM (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)
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Installing the PCI Express serial card
1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to
the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to
ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.
2. 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.
3. Locate an empty PCI Express slot, removing the metal bracket covering the
accompanying empty port/socket.
4. Position the USB card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is
properly aligned with the slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force
evenly across the length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the
adjoining socket (previously covered by metal bracket), using the correct size screw (if
necessary, please consult documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).
5. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer.
Driver installation
Once the computer is fully booted, following the physical installation of the card, Windows
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1 - USB2.0 High-Speed Independent External ports (4)
2 - USB2.0 High-Speed Independent Internal port (1)
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will install the necessary support files in order for the added USB 2.0 ports to function.
To maximize the performance of the card, please install the software from the PCI
Express USB 2.0 card Driver CD:
1. Insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. Browse to, and execute the Setup.exe file:
D:\USB\USB2.0-NEC\Windows\Setup.exe,
(D:\ designates your CD/DVD-ROM drive)
3. The driver will install automatically. To ensure optimal functionality, please do not break
off the installation, once it is in progress. Please note that unplugging a USB device
without first stopping operation can cause the computer to crash, risking any unsaved
data. Please ensure that any USB devices are not operating when detached from the
computer. One way to ensure that the device(s) are safely unplugged would be to
locate the following icon on the taskbar (if available):
Please click on the icon to launch the
hardware removal wizard.
Verifying installation
Once the PCI Express card has been installed, browse to the Device Manager (Start >
Control Panel > System > Device Manager) to verify that the hardware has been
successfully installed. Once the Device Manager has loaded, please click on the (+)
symbol located next to Universal Serial Bus controllers, which will look like the following,
if correctly installed:
Following this, your card will be ready for use.
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I cannot install the USB 2.0 PCI Express card driver properly
Often times, this problem is caused by an operating system that has not yet been
updated to recent standards (i.e. Windows XP will require the most recent Service
Packs):
Right-click on My Computer and select Properties to check your operating system
service pack version, as illustrated below:
The computer cannot detect the USB2.0 PCI Express card
1. Ensure that the PCI Express card is correctly plugged into the PCI Express slot. If it is
not, please reseat the card.
2. If the PCI Express card is plugged in correctly, remove the card and verify that the gold
conduits which are in contact with the PCI Express slot are clean. If not, please clean
the connector surface.
3. Please enter the Device Manager to verify that
PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge appears beneath
System Device as shown here:
If you cannot find this information in the device manager, please upgrade your
motherboard BIOS to the latest version.
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OS Version and
Service Pack

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Interface Single-Lane (x1) PCI Express
Mode USB2.0
Controller XIO2000 & NECUPD720101
Port Four external and One internal USB2.0 ports
Speed: Data Transfer rate 1.5, 12, and 480 Mbps
O.S. support Windows2000/XP/2003/, Linux 2.4x, 2.6x, and MAC OS X
Operation temperature 0°~57°C
Storage temperature 20°C~85°C
Operation humidity 5°C~95% RH

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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
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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
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arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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may not apply to you.
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Revised: 28 November 2006 (Rev. A)
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