Low Profile USB 2.0
Quick Installation Guide
Features and Benefits
• Compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0
• Conforms to PCI specifications revision 2.2
• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple
high-speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
• Supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12
Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) data transfer
modes
• User friendly hot-swapping feature allows you to
attach/remove USB devices without turning off
your system
Note: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1 speeds
even when they are connected to USB 2.0 host adapter
or USB 2.0 hubs.
System Requirements
• Pentium® class computer with an available PCI slot
• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/ 64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000
SP4
Dimensions
• PCB: 119.91 mm (L) x 64.41 mm (H)
• Bracket: 18.42 mm (W) x 79.20 MM (H)
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Package Contents
• Low Profile USB 2.0
• Quick Installation Guide
Layout
Internal
port
External
ports
Figure 1: Layout
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer's case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle card only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer
cover.
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3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
Driver Installation
The Low Profile USB 2.0 has three built-in USB hosts. Two
hosts handle USB 1.1 devices and the third host handles
USB 2.0 devices. USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices are
automatically routed to the correct USB hosts.
Windows Driver Installation
Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003 & 2008 and 2000
Service Pack 4 have built-in driver support for this
controller. Just install the board and Windows will
automatically detect and install the correct drivers for it.
No additional driver is necessary.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.
For Windows 7 / XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right click
Computer or My Computer, click Manage, click
Device Manager.
For Windows Vista™: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click
Manage, double click Diagnostics, click Device
Manager.
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