CalDigit USB 3 card for desktop User Manual

CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card

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Contents

Introduction

General Use Warnings
Safety Warnings
System Requirements

Installing the CalDigit SuperSpeed
PCI Express Card

Driver Installation

PC
Mac

Technical Support & Warranty Information

Technical Support
CalDigit Warranty Information

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card. This dual-port card plugs
into a PCIe slot on your host computer.

Designed for use with CalDigit certied devices, the CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card is
the rst to oer USB 3.0 connectivity to both Mac and PC laptops with an available PCIe slot.
For the rst time, Mac users can utilize USB 3.0 due to a special driver that has been developed
by CalDigit. This two-port card enables the use of next generation USB technology, capable of
speeds up to 5Gbps.

The SuperSpeed Card is optimized for use with CalDigit certied products such as the CalDigit
AV Drive. The SuperSpeed Express Card is compatible with modern Windows systems. CalDigit
does not guarantee USB 3.0 performance on all Macs or when used in conjunction with third
party products. The driver has been optimized for CalDigit certied products. The SuperSpeed
Card is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 (connection to USB 2.0 yields USB 2.0 performance).

General Use Warnings

Please make sure you read this manual thoroughly before using the CalDigit SuperSpeed
PCI Express Card.

Do not attempt to force the Express Card into the slot or force any of the connections into
it. Doing so can result in serious damage to the product.

Avoid using the CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card in extreme environments as it will
increase the likelihood of premature failure. A safe temperature is between 40F – 95F.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the Express Card in anyway. Doing so can result
in damage of the unit, safety hazards, and will also void your warranty.

Please do not get the CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card wet as it can cause electrical
shock and re.

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Minimum System Requirements

Mac

• OS X 10.5 or higher

• Mac Pro with available x1 (lane) PCIe slot

• 256 MB RAM (512MB recommended)

PC

• Windows XP/Vista/7

• PC with available x1 (lane) PCIe slot

• 256 MB RAM (512MB Recommended)

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