StarTech.com PEXUSB4DP User manual

Manual Revision: 03/30/2011
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PEXUSB4DP
4 Port PCI Express Low Prole High Speed USB Card

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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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.
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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................2
Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................3
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................3
Specications.....................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................5
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................5

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
This 4 Port Low Prole PCI Express USB 2.0 Adapter Card lets you connect up to four USB
2.0 peripherals (3 external and 1 internal) to your computer at data transfer rates of up to
480 Mbps. Congured with a low prole bracket, it also includes a full standard bracket.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x PEXUSB4DP adapter card
• 1 x Full Prole Bracket
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Installation Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express (PCIe) enabled computer system
• Microsoft Windows®2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit), Mac OS®X, or Linux®

Instruction Manual 2
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 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 card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (ie. Printers, external
hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back
of the computer.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate 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)
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and screw the bracket to the rear of the case.
NOTE: If the computer case only accepts full prole cards, then remove the low prole
bracket on the card, by removing the screws holding it to the card and replace with the
supplied full sized bracket.
5. OPTIONAL:Plug in the SP4 oppy power connector from the computer power supply to the
card.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.
Installation

Instruction Manual 3
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, Linux
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this adapter card is natively
supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/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.
There should be new“VIA” devices listed under the“Universal Serial Bus Controllers”category.

Instruction Manual 4
Bus Interface PCI Express rev 1.1,
x1 connector
USB Specication EHCI rev. 0.95
UHCI rev. 1.1
Connectors
3 x USB type A (external)
1 x USB type A (internal)
1 x SP4 power (internal)
Chipset VIA VT6212L
Pericom PI7C9X110BNBE
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit),
Mac OS X, Linux
Specications

Instruction Manual 5
Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment 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 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.
Limitation of Liability
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employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, conse-
quential, 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 exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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