Startech PCIUSB3S4 User Manual

4 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card with SATA / SP4 Power

StarTech ID: PCIUSB3S4

The PCIUSB3S4 4-Port PCI to USB 3.0 Card enables legacy PCI slots to support the SuperSpeed USB 3.0
standard, which is capable of data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. Using USB 3.0 devices with this card will increase
data transfer rates with up to 1.3 Gbps of available bandwidth (PCI bus limit) - more than doubling performance
compared to a USB 2.0 connection.

This versatile USB 3.0 adapter includes an optional SATA power connector which allows each USB port to deliver
up to 900mA of power to connected USB 3.0 devices - suitable for even the most power hungry devices.

A perfect solution for older PCI-based systems or computers with only PCI expansion slots remaining, the card
allows those systems to stay relevant and up-to-date with the latest USB technology. The card is also backward
compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices, so it will not only work with any future USB 3.0 devices, but will also
support older devices.

The PCIUSB3S4 4-Port PCI USB 3.0 Card is backed by StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical
support.

Applications

Add USB 3.0 capabilities to an older PCI-based system
Expand system capabilities by adding external USB ports
Enable Super Speed USB 3.0 data communication for external storage devices and audio/video devices

Features

4 external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports
Provides up to 900mA of power over USB 3.0
Built-in optional SATA power connector for bus-powered USB devices
Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.x devices
Compliant with USB 3.0 base specification 1.0 and xHCI specification 0.95
Compliant with PCI Specification 3.0
Includes a low profile/half-height installation bracket

Technical Specifications

Warranty Lifetime
Bus Type PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)
Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID NEC uPD720202
Interface USB 3.0
Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V; 32-bit)
External Ports 4 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Internal Ports 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
Internal Ports 1 - SP4 (4 pin; Small Drive Power) Plug
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Maximum Data Transfer

Rate

1.3 Gbps (PCI Bus)

OS Compatibility Windows XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista(32/64-bit)/

7(32/64-bit)/ 8(32/64-bit)
Color Red
Product Height 2.6 in [65 mm]
Product Length 5.2 in [133 mm]
Product Weight 2.8 oz [80 g]
Product Width 0.8 in [20 mm]
Humidity 15% ~ 90% RH
Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (13°F to 158°F)
System and Cable

Requirements

Available PCI slot

System and Cable
Requirements

Available SATA or Floppy power connector

Shipping (Package)
Weight

0.5 lb [0.2 kg]

Included in Package 1 - PCI USB 3.0 Card
Included in Package 1 - Low Profile Bracket
Included in Package 1 - Driver CD
Included in Package 1 - Instruction Manual