Sonnet Technologies USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 User Manual

USB 3.0 ExpressCard

SuperSpeed USB ExpressCard

Quick Start Guide for USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34

You Should Have

The following item should be included in your product package:

• One USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 adapter

The following is required for installation:

• Internet connection (for driver download)

System Requirements

Sonnet’s USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 requires the following in order
to operate in your system:

• ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot

• Mac OS

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or Windows XP with SP2 or later installed

Support Note: We recommend you make a backup of

drive(s) prior to installing new hardware or software.

X Version 10.6 or later; Windows® 7, Windows Vista®,

important information on your system’s current hard

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Mac Users’ Steps

Software Download and Installation Steps

Before using the Sonnet USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 adapter in your
MacBook® Pro computer, you must install required software you
download from the Sonnet Website.

1. Log onto the Internet.

2. Go to http://www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php,
click on the Computer Cards link, and then click on the
ExpressCard/34 Cards link.

3. Locate and click the USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 link, then click
the Driver link, and then click the USB 3.0 Driver (Mac) link.

4. Click the Download Now button; the file will be
downloaded.

5. Double-click the sonnetallegro_macos10x_tb.dmg file you
just downloaded; a new window will open. Double-click
the SonnetALLEGRO-MacOS106B.dmg file to launch the
software installer; when the Welcome to the Sonnet Allegro USB

3.0 PCIe and ExpressCard/34 Installer window appears, click
Continue.

6. When the Important Information window appears, click
Continue.

Known Limitations and Advice

USB peripherals have some limitations you should be aware of,
and we have listed some additional advice here. Refer to the
peripheral manufacturers’ Websites and user’s guides for more
specific information.

• The Mac OS X driver for this card does not support USB 2.0
and USB 1.1 devices, including, but not limited to iPads, iPods
or iPhones.

• The Mac OS X driver for this card supports USB 3.0 hard drives
Sonnet’s Dio
Flash/SD reader, but not other non-storage USB devices or hubs.

• Before inserting the Sonnet card, connect the USB cable(s) to it.
This will help to prevent the card from popping out accidentally;
ExpressCard/34 is a push-to-eject design.

• USB 3.0 devices require USB 3.0 cables to support USB 3.0
(SuperSpeed) transfer speeds (up to 5 Gb/s). Use of USB 2.0
cables between USB 3.0 devices and Allegro USB 3.0 PCIe is
supported, but data transfers are limited to USB 2.0 speeds (up
to 480 Mb/s).

• Always “eject” any drive before disconnecting it from its cable
or the Sonnet card.

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Pro Media Reader, and Lexar’s USB 3.0 Compact

7. When the Software License Agreement window appears, read
the license, click Continue, and then click Agree.

8. When the Standard Install on… window appears, accept the
default location or choose a new location, and then click
Install.

9. When asked for a password, enter your password, and then
click OK.

10. Click Continue Installation to install the USB 3.0 driver.

11. When the driver installation is complete, click Restart to
restart your computer; the Sonnet USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34
adapter is ready for use.

• Always “eject” any memory card before removing it from the
card reader, or disconnecting the card reader (with the card
inserted in it) from its cable or the Sonnet card.

• Many peripherals require additional drivers and application
software to operate or have full functionality. Software should
be included with the device, or available to download from the
manufacturer’s Website. Check the peripheral’s user’s manual
for information about necessary software.

• Disconnecting drives while they are transferring or receiving
data, may result in damage to the file(s) being transferred or
cause your system to hang.

• Although some peripherals may draw power directly from the
Sonnet card, other devices require an external power source.
Remember to use external power supplies when necessary.

• Sonnet’s USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 accepts +5V input through
its 3.5mm auxiliary power connector, and supplies 2.5W
maximum power (500mA@5V) to an attached drive.

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