CalDigit USB 3 card for laptop User Manual

CalDigit SuperSpeed

ExpressCard for Laptop

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Contents

Introduction

General Use Warnings
Safety Warnings
System Requirements

Installing the CalDigit SuperSpeed
ExpressCard for Laptop

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 ExpressCard for Laptop. This dual-port
device plugs into an ExpressCard/34 slot on your laptop allowing USB 3.0 connectivity.

Designed for use with CalDigit certied devices, the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for
Laptop is the rst to oer USB 3.0 connectivity to both Mac and PC laptops with an available
Expresscard/34 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 ExpressCard for Laptop.

Do not attempt to force the ExpressCard 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 ExpressCard for Laptop in extreme environments as
it will increase the likelihood of premature failure. A safe temperature range is between
40F – 95F.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the ExpressCard 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 ExpressCard for Laptop wet as it can cause
electrical shock and re.

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Minimum System Requirements

Mac

• OS X 10.5 or higher

• MacBook Pro with ExpressCard/34 Slot

• 256 MB RAM (512MB recommended)

PC

• Windows XP/Vista/7

• PC with with ExpressCard/34 Slot

• 256 MB RAM (512MB Recommended)

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