StarTech.com PEXUSB321C User manual

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Manual Revision: August 27, 2020
Product Diagram (PEXUSB321C)
Front Angle View
Port Function
1USB-C Port • Connect a USB Peripheral Device
• SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps
2Bracket • Congurable for Full Prole and Low Height
installations
3PCIe x4 Connector • Connect the USB Card to the PCI Express®Slot in
the Computer
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit:
www.startech.com/PEXUSB321C.
• Computer with an available PCI Express slot (x4, x8, or x16)
Tools
• Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
Hardware Installation
Warning: USB Cards can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure that the
Installer is properly grounded before they open the Computer Case or touch the USB
Card. The Installer should wear an Anti-Static Strap when installing any computer
component. If an Anti-Static Strap is not available, discharge any built-up static
electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds. Only
handle the USB Card by its edges and do not touch the gold connectors.
1-Port USB Card - SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps - 1x USB-C® - PCIe
Installing the Low Prole Bracket
By default the Full Prole Bracket is attached to the USB Card. Depending on the
system conguration it may be necessary to remove the Full Prole Bracket and
replace it with the Low Prole Bracket (included).
1. Using a Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the two Bracket Screws securing
the Full Prole Bracket to the USB Card.
2. Align the Screw Holes on the USB Card with the Screw Holes on the Low Prole
Bracket. Making sure the USB Card is sitting on-top of the Screw Holes on the Low
Prole Bracket.
3. Insert the Bracket Screws through the USB Card and into the Screw Holes on the
Low Prole Bracket.
4. Using the Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Bracket Screws, being
careful not to over-tighten.
Installing the USB Card
1. Turn o the Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected
(e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the rear of the Computer and disconnect any
Peripheral Devices that are connected.
3. Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer for details about
how to do this safely.
4. Locate an open PCI Express Slot (x4, x8, or x16) and remove the corresponding
Metal Cover Plate from the rear of the Computer Case. In most instances, the
Metal Cover Plate is attached to the rear of the Computer Case with a single
Screw. Save this Screw for the next step.
5. Gently insert the USB Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the Bracket
to the rear of the Computer Case using the Screw from step 4.
6. Place the Cover rear onto the Computer Case.
7. Reconnect the Power Cable to the rear of the Computer.
8. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in step 2.
9. Connect a USB Peripheral Device to the USB-C Port on the USB Card.
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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:
• 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
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-
party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United States or other countries.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their 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 of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations
or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
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