Vantec UGT-PC312 User manual

2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0
PCI-e Host Card
User’s Manual
Model: UGT-PC312
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Description
The Vantec 2-Port PCI-e SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Card
upgrades any desktop computer to the newest USB 3.0
standard. Integrated with the latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0
technology, transferring files to an USB 3.0 external hard disk is
faster than ever with transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. Back up
important data such as HD video, high resolution photos to an
external USB 3.0 in a fraction amount of time. Backwards
compatible, the 2-Port PCI-e SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Card
allows the use of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices making this card
truly versatile. Upgrading your computer to the newest USB 3.0
technology has never been so easy with the Vantec 2-Port PCI-e
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Card.
Features and Benefits
Blazing Fast Transfer Speeds of up to 5Gbps
10x Faster than USB 2.0
Two USB 3.0 Ports to Support Multiple Devices
Supports Hot-Swap: Plug & Play Devices without Rebooting
Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 Devices

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Ports
Model: UGT-PC312
Ports: 2 x External USB 3.0 Ports (Backwards
Compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1)
Power: 4-Pin Molex (Includes SATA Power Converter)
Dimensions: 120 x 80 x 22 mm
System Requirements
Windows® XP, Vista, & 7 32/64 bit
PCI Express Enabled Computer System w/ Available PCI
Express Slot
CD-ROM May Be Needed for Drivers
Package Contents
1 x 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI-e Host Card
1 x User’s Manual
1 x Driver CD
1 x SATA to 4-Pin Molex Power Converter

Layout
Before installing the Vantec 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI-e
Host Card, please see the photo below highlighting the available
USB 3.0 ports of the card.
Hardware Installation
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1. Turn off and unplug the power cable from the back of the
4-Pin Molex
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
SATA to 4-Pnin Molex
Power Converter
Note: Make sure to connect the SATA to 4-Pin Molex Power
Converter as additional power is required to function.

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computer as well as any other attached devices.
2. Remove the cover to access the internal hardware of the
computer (refer to the manufacture of the computer
system/case documentation for more details).
3. Locate a free PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover
plate on the rear of the computer case. (2-Port PCI-e
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Card will fit and work with any
PCI Express slot whether it be a x1, x4, x8, x16 slot.
Performance may vary with each slot.)
4. When installing the 2-Port PCI-e SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host
Card, make sure to fasten the bracket as documented in
your manufacture’s documentation.
5. Be sure to connect the SATA power connector from the
power supply to the card as it does require additional power
to function properly.
6. Place the case cover back onto the computer.
7. Reattach the power and other devices back to the computer.
Driver Installation
1. When you are booting up the computer for the first time with
the new hardware installed, Windows will display the 'Found

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New Hardware Wizard'.
2. Cancel the automatic driver installation and run the
Setup.exe located on the Driver CD.
Note: Setup.exe can also be found and downloaded
from our website at www.vantecusa.com.
3. Run installer setup.exe on Driver CD “X:\UGT-PC312\” to
have the latest driver for 32/64bit Windows. (where X is the
drive path for your CD-ROM drive)
4. When installation of the driver is complete, please reboot
the system as prompted to complete the driver installation.
Note: When drivers have been successfully installed,
you may check if installation was successful within the
Device Manager where “NEC Electronics USB 3.0
Host Controller” will be shown.

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Warranty
The 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI-e Host Card comes with a
1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit becomes
defective within that time frame, please go to
www.vantecusa.comfor information on how to receive warranty
exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not
covered under this warranty. Please check the contents of the
unit to make sure you received all parts. Also, check for any
cosmetic flaws. If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic
defects, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the
unit immediately and ask for a replacement.
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