StarTech.com PEXUSB3S2 User manual

PCI Express USB 3.0
Controller Adapter Card
2-Port PCI Express SuperSpeed
USB 3.0 Controller Adapter Card
PEXUSB3S2
Instruction Manual

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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
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measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................2
Driver Installation.........................................................................3
Verifying Installation.....................................................................3
Specifications.................................................................. 4
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information...................................................... 5

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Introduction
10x faster than that of USB 2.0, this SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter card
enables you to access your data and transfer files much faster than
USB 2.0! The new USB 3.0 standard supports transfer rates of up to
5Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB
2.0 (480Mbps) and 1.1 (12Mbps) devices. In addition to providing a
much faster transfer rate the PEXUSB3S2 USB 3.0 card also supplies
900mA of power per USB port, allowing for more external devices to
operate without the need of an external power source.
Packaging Contents
1 x PEXUSB3S2 card•
1 x Low Profile bracket•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer system and available slot•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Installation
WARNING! PCI Express 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
Express 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 Express card by
its edges and not the gold connectors.

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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. See documentation for2.
your computer system for details.
Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.
on the rear of the computer case. Note that this card will work in PCI
Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots)
Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket4.
to the rear of the case, per your computer’s documentation.
Connect an LP4 molex power connector from the computer’s power5.
supply to the LP4 connector on the card.
Place the cover back onto the computer.6.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.7.
USB 3.0
type A ports
LP4 molex
connector

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Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully
loaded, insert the provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD
drive.
Autorun should start the installation program, so follow the instructions
onscreen to complete the driver installation.
If Autorun does not start, Go into “My Computer” and access the CD/
DVD drive that the CD is in, and run the “setup.exe” file located on the
CD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation.
Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
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 controller card.

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Specications
Bus Interface
PCI Express 2.0 (x1 connector)
USB 3.0 rev1.0
Intel xHCI rev0.95
External Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 type A
Internal Connectors 1 x LP4 molex power
Chipset ID NEC uPD720200
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5Gbps
Operating Temperature 0oC to 75oC (32oF to 167oF)
Storage Temperature -40oC to 125oC (-40oF to 257oF)
Humidity 80% RH
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/
Vista/7 (32/64-bit)

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Technical Support
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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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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
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