StarTech.com PCI220USB, PCI220USBLP, PCI420USB Instruction Manual

USB 2.0 PCI Card

PCI220USB
PCI220USBLP
PCI420USB

Instruction Manual

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2 Port USB 2.0 PCI Card
2 Port USB 2.0 PCI Card (with Low Profile bracket)
4 Port USB 2.0 PCI Card

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows 98SE/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows 2000 & above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Accessory products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 PCI card. This PCI expansion card
will enable you to add highspeed USB 2.0 ports to your computer, and provide data
transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. Now, you can easily connect and use high-performance
USB peripherals like DVD drives, video conferencing cameras, or high resolution
scanners. Plus, USB 2.0 is also backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1, meaning your
existing peripherals will still function perfectly with no additional configuration required.

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• Maximum data transfer rate of 480Mbps and backward compatible with USB 1.1
12Mbps

• Compliant with USB Specification Revision 2.0

• Compliant with OHCI Specification for USB Rev 1.0a

• Compliant with PCI Specification release 2.2

• Supports Win98SE, ME, 2000 & XP

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Contents

• USB PCI Card (1)

• Low Profile PCI USBCard (1 - PCI220USBLP only)

• Instruction Manual (1)

• Driver CD (1)

System Requirements

• Minimum operating system requirement: Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP or later

• Pentium class computer with an available PCI slot

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1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.

2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if
necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side, so that the PCI expansion slot
openings on the motherboard are facing upwards.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that
covers the corresponding rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform
this step. Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.

5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.

6. Replace and secure the computer cover.

Installing the Drivers

Windows 98SE/ME

1. Insert the installation CD that came with the card into your CD-ROM or other optical
drive.

2. Execute the setup program by double clicking on the SETUP.EXE file, located in the
D:\VIA\VT62X2 folder of the Driver Installation CD (Assuming your CDROM drive is
Drive D).

3. Once the setup program launches, select Install USB Driver and press the Next
button.

4. Follow the setup program instructions and prompts, in order to finish installing the
EHCI drivers. Once the drivers are installed, you will be required to restart Windows.

5. Once your system reboots, go to Start > Control Panel > System. Click on the tab
marked Hardware, then click on the button marked Device Manager. Under Universal

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Serial Bus Controllers, you should notice a listing for the newly installed EHCI drivers.
Please note that following the hardware installation, but prior to the software
installation, a yellow question mark will appear next to VIA Tech 3038 PCI to USB
Universal Host Controller item. Upon successful completion of the drivers, this
question mark will disappear. If the question mark is still present, please re-initiate the
software installation process.

Windows 2000/XP/2003

Please note: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and 2003 natively support the USB interface.

As such, Windows will be able to locate and install the necessary files, providing that
your operating system is updated with the most current software revisions.

If Windows appears to have difficulty in automatically choosing the necessary drivers, the
following updates will be required, prior to using the card:

Windows XP - Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Windows 2000 - Service Pack 4 (SP4) or above

For more detailed information on how to attain the necessary updates, please consult
any documentation that was included with your operating system purchase.

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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

ST4200USB

4 Port USB 2.0 Hub

ST7200USB

7 Port USB 2.0 Hub

USB2HAB6

6 ft. High Speed Certified USB 2.0 Cable

USB2HAB10

10 ft. High Speed Certified USB 2.0 Cable

USB2HAB15

15 ft. High Speed USB 2.0 Cable

USB2HAB6T

6 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB10T

10 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

USB2HAB15T

15 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry­leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and
access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products
against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of
purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent
products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not
warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear
and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such
laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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Bus Type PCI 5V

Connectors

PCI220USB(LP): 2 External USB Type A Female

1 internal USB Type A Female

PCI420USB: 4 External USB Type A Female

1 Internal USB Type A Female

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps

Chipset VIA VT6212L

OS Support Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP or later

Product Dimensions

PCI220USB: 127 x 120 x 20 mm
PCI220USBLP: 140 x 81 x 36mm
PCI420USB: 127 x 120 x 20 mm

Product Net Weight

PCI220USB: 40g
PCI220USB: 45g
PCI420USB: 45g

Revised: 2 October 2006 (Rev. A)