SIIG 2101, EX2101 User Manual

DP SuperSpeed USB 3.0
2-Port PCIe i/e

Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the USB 3.0 2-Port PCIe i/e

The DP SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2-Port PCIe i/e adds
two USB 3.0 ports (1 internal & 1 external) to
your PCIe-enabled desktop PC enhancing existing
systems with the latest USB 3.0 technology.

Key Features and Benefits

• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0
Specification, Revision 1.0

• Compliant with PCI Express Base
Specification, Revision 2.0

• Supports data rate up to 5Gb/s and
backward compatible with previous
versions of USB devices

• Works with high-bandwidth USB 3.0
devices, such as external hard disks, high
resolution webcams, video surveillance
cameras, digital video cameras, multi­channel audio and more...

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System Requirements

• Desktop PC with an available PCIe slot

• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64­bit) / XP (32-/64-bit)

Package Contents

• DP SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2-Port PCIe i/e
adapter

• Spare low profile bracket

• Driver CD

• Quick installation guide

Layout

USB 3.0 Port

USB 3.0 Port

Figure 1: Board Layout

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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 cards only
by their external edges.

Note: For low profile systems, remove the full
height bracket and install the low profile bracket
now.

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and
any other connected peripheral devices.

2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.

3. Remove your computer cover.

4. Remove the slot bracket from an available
PCIe slot.

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