RocketFish RF-P2USB3 User Manual
USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
RF-P2USB3
User Guide
USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 2
Important safety instructions ..................................... 3
Features............................................................................... 3
Components...................................................................... 4
Installing your USB 3.0 PCI Express Card................. 5
Windows driver installation......................................... 7
Troubleshooting ............................................................10
Specifications..................................................................11
Legal notices ...................................................................11
One-year limited warranty .........................................13
Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing this high-quality dual-port USB 3.0 PCI
Express Card adapter. The USB Express Card is ideal for external
storage devices, digital cameras, card readers, MP3 players, and all
other USB devices.
USB 3.0 supports transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. It is also backwards
compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
Important safety instructions
• Always read the safety instructions and User Guide carefully. Keep the
User Guide for future reference.
• Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product, or install it in
locations exposed to heavy vibrations.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way. Disassembly or
modification may not only void the warranty, but may also cause
damage or lead to fires or electric shock.
• Do not use or store the product in damp locations. Liquid entering the
product may cause damage or lead to fires or electric shock.
• Before removing the PCI Express adapter from its package, safely
discharge any static electricity build-up which may damage the
computer or the PCI Express Card adapter by touching an unpainted
piece of metal. Handle the card by the metal mounting bracket and
printed circuit board edges only.
• Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe bus and the onboard electronic
components.
• This product is for general computer use. It is not to be used as
equipment requiring exceptional reliability, particularly when the
breakdown or malfunction of this product may jeopardize life or health
(such as aerospace equipment, atomic power control systems,
traffic-related equipment, transportation equipment, industrial robotics,
combustion equipment, various safety devices, and life-support
systems).
Features
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 specification Revision 1.0.
• Compliant with Intel xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) spec.
Rev 1.00.
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0. Single-lane
(x1) PCI Express (Ver 2.0 Spec.) throughput rates of up to 5 Gbps.
• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0/USB 2.0/USB 1.1
devices.
• Each USB port supplies a maximum of +5V/900mA power output to a
USB device.
• Provides two external USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports.
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• Built-in 4-pin power connector for receiving extra power from the
USB 3.0
Ports (2)
4-pin power
connector
Side view
Edge view
USB 3.0
Ports (2)
system.
• Compatible with a standard PCI Express slot.
Package contents:
• USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
•Short Backplate
• Windows driver CD
• Quick Setup Guide
If you need to replace any of these items, call 1-800-305-2204.
Components
Card description
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Installing your USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
System requirements
• PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express x1 slot. (We
recommend PCI Express 2.0)
• Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP
Cautions:
• Opening your computer's case may void your computer's warranty. Contact your
computer's manufacturer before opening the case to make sure that you do not
void the warranty.
• Before touching any electronic components, make sure that you first touch an
unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your
clothing or body.
• Handle the PCI Express Card adapter by the metal mounting bracket and the
printed circuit board (PCB) edges only. Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe bus
and the onboard electronic components.
Note: In order to get USB 3.0 SuperSpeed performance, use a PCI Express Ver2.0 slot for
the card installation. Refer to the user manual for your system or motherboard to find
the correct slot.
Installing the hardware
Warning: PC components often have sharp metal edges. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when removing/instaling components from your PC, especially when
exerting force.
To install the card:
1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables.
2 Remove your computer's case cover. See your computer's user guide for
information about removing the cover.
3 Locate an available PCI Express slot, remove the screw that secures the
backplate (the small piece of metal that covers the opening for the PCI
card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the backplate. If
you are using a slim desktop computer, attach the included short
backplate prior to installation.
To change backplates, remove the screws that secure the standard
backplate to the PCI card, remove the standard backplate, then attach
the short backplate with the screws you removed.
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