StarTech.com PCIUSB3S2 Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 01/16/2012

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PCIUSB3S2

2 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card

*actual product may vary from photos

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Table of Contents

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

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

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

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

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Specications ..........................................................................................4

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

Warranty Information ............................................................................5

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Introduction

The PCIUSB3S2 2-Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card allows for legacy PCI slots
to support the USB 3.0 standard, which is capable of data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps
(10x faster than USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps). This allows for full use of the PCI bus at 1.3 Gbps,
allowing older systems double the performance with USB 3.0 versus using USB 2.0
cards and peripherals. Also being backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices,
this versatile adapter card will work with future USB 3.0 devices while still being able to
support older devices.

Designed for older PCI-based systems or computers with only PCI expansion slots left
available, this adapter card allows those systems to stay relevant and up-to-date with
the latest USB technology.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCI USB 3.0 card

• 1 x Low Prole Installation Bracket

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI enabled computer system with available PCI slot (3.3V or 5V, 33MHz)

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit)

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Installation

WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged
by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening
your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends
that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component.
If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity
build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer
case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card by its edges
and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your
computer system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case.

4. Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the
rear of the case.

NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low prole system, replacing the
pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may
be necessary.

5. Connect an 4-pin LP4 power connector from the system power supply to the LP4
connector on the rear edge of the card. This ensures all ports have full power.

6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation

Windows XP/ Server 2003

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/
DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and provide the option to browse the disk. If
not, open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted
into and navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe le.

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3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/
software.

Windows Vista/ 7/ Server 2008 R2

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window or choose not to install the drivers and insert the included
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and provide the option to browse the disk. If
not, open “Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into
and navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe le.

3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/
software.

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Specications

Bus Interface

PCI specication 3.0

(33MHz, 3.3V/5V)

USB 3.0 specication 1.0

Form Factor Full/Low Prole

Chipset ID NEC uPD720200

External Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 type A female

Internal Connectors 1 x 4-pin LP4 Power male

Maximum Data Transfer Rate

USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

PCI: 1.33 Gbps

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F)

Humidity 15% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 120.0mm x 57.0mm x 20.0mm

Weight 60g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/

Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit)

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Technical Support

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provide industry-leading 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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

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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.
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misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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