StarTech.com PEX400USB2 User Manual

Manual Revision: 03/29/2011

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PEX400USB2

5 Port PCI Express USB 2.0 Card

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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 .....................................................................................................................................................3

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................4

Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................4

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Introduction

The StarTech.com 5-Port PCI Express USB 2.0 Adapter Card lets you connect up to four USB 2.0
peripherals (4 external and 1 shared internal) to your computer, with support for high speed USB
data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. Backwards compatible with USB 1.1/1.0 devices as well, for
support for older or slower peripherals.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCI Express USB 2.0 Adapter Card

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available full prole slot

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or Linux

®

External USB 2.0

Connectors

USB 2.0 Connector

(shared)

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Installation

WARNING! PCI Express 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 Express 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 Express 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. See documentation for your computer system
for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note that
this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

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

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the compatible operating systems, as this adapter card is
natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Specications

Bus Interface

PCI Express revision 1.0

(x1 slot connector)

USB 2.0

Form Factor Full Prole

Chipset ID NEC D720101GU

External Connectors 4 x USB type A female

Internal Connectors 1 x USB type A female (shared)

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0: 480 Mbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 57°C (32°F ~ 134.6°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH

Dimensions 87.0mm x 80.0mm x 9.6mm

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/

Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit), Linux

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Technical Support

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our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime 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.

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