
EC03
PCI express card with USB 3.0 internal connector
MANUAL

EC03
PCI express card with USB 3.0 internal connector
Introduction
Features
Specifications
SilverStone EC03 is an expansion card that connects to the motherboards via a single lane PCI-E
gen 2.0 slot. Its single USB 3.0 internal connector offers output for dual front port USB 3.0 super
speed interface which enables data transfer with maximum compatibility and stability. For those
looking to use cases or drive bays that supports the new USB 3.0 internal connector standard, the
EC03 is the quickest way to upgrade any motherboard with PCI-E gen 2.0 slot to be compatible
with the new standard.
Supports standard USB 3.0 internal connector
PCI Express gen 2.0 with single lane (x1) throughput 5Gbit/s
Supports simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices
Offers up to two external USB 3.0 super speed ports
Each port supplies 5Vdc/900mA power output to USB device
Build in power connector to receiving extra power from system
Model No.
Form factor
USB 3.0 controller
Power Requirement
USB Ports
Transfer speed
Enclosure Interface
USB bus power output
Drive Support
SST-EC03
Single lane (x1) PCIe gen 2.0
NEC uPD720200
5Vdc via peripheral 4pin power connector
Dual port USB 3.0 support (one internal connector)
USB 3.0 (5Gbit/s), USB 2.0 (480Mbit/s ), USB 1.1 (12Mbit/s)
USB 3.0 (Max. 5Gbps) compatible with USB 2.0
5Vdc/900mA
Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32bit/64bit)
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EC03
PCI express card with USB 3.0 internal connector
Installation Steps
Insert the included 3.5” front I/O bay into the chassis
Secure the I/O bay with screws on the left side
Secure the I/O bay with screws on the right side
Connect USB 3.0 connector from the I/O bay to EC03’s corresponding pin header
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US B 3.0 connector
4P power connecter

EC03
PCI express card with USB 3.0 internal connector
INSTALLATION
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Install EC03 onto PCIe slot of Motherboard. Установите плату EC03 в гнездо PCIe
материнской платы.
Installieren Sie die EC03 im PCIe-Steckplatz
des Motherboards.
將EC03安裝於主機板上的PCI-E插槽。
Installez le EC03 dans un emplacement PCIe
de la carte mère.
将EC03安装于主机板上的PCI-E插槽。
Instale el EC03 en el zócalo PCIe de la placa
base.
EC03をマザーボードのPCIeスロットにインスト
ールします
。
Inserisci EC03 nello slot PCIe della scheda
madre.
EC03 을 메인보드의 PCIe 슬롯에 장착합니다.
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