StarTech.com PEXUSB3S11 Instruction Manual

PCI Express USB 3.0 Adapter
Card

1-Port Internal, 1-Port External

PCI Express to SuperSpeed

USB 3.0 Adapter Card

PEXUSB3S11

Instruction Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Installation ................................................................................................ 1

Hardware Installation ................................................................................................ 1

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................... 1

Specifications ........................................................................................... 2

Technical Support .................................................................................... 3

Warranty Information ............................................................................... 3

1

Introduction

This StarTech.com SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter card enables you to access your data
and transfer files much faster than USB 2.0! The new USB 3.0 standard supports transfer
rates of up to 5Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB 2.0
(480Mbps) and 1.1 (12Mbps) devices. In addition to providing a much faster transfer rate
the PEXUSB3S2 USB 3.0 card also supplies 900mA of power per USB port, allowing for
more external devices to operate without the need of an external power source.

Packaging Contents

1 x PEXUSB3S11 adapter card•

1 x Low Profile bracket•

1 x Driver Installation CD•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot•

Microsoft•

®

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

USB 3.0 type A

connector

USB 3.0 type A

connector

SATA Power

connector

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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

Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, 1.
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.

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

Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the 3.
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).

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

Connect a SATA power connector from the computer’s power supply to the 15-pin 5.
SATA power connector on the card.

Place the cover back onto the computer case.6.

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

Driver Installation

Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully loaded, insert the
provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

Autorun should start the installation program, so follow the instructions onscreen to
complete the driver installation.

If Autorun does not start, Go into “My Computer” and access the CD/DVD drive that the
CD is in, and run the “setup.exe” file located on the CD. Follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the driver installation.

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Verifying Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select
Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left
window panel.

In the Device Manager, under the Universal Serial Bus Controllers category, you should
see the new entries for the USB controller card.

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Specications

Bus Interface

PCI Express 2.0

(x1 slot connector)

Chipset ID

NEC uPD720200

Connectors

1 x USB 3.0 type A (internal)

1 x USB 3.0 type A (external)

1 x 15-pin SATA Power

Form Factor

Full/Low Profile

Support Standards

USB 3.0 revision 1.0

Maximum Data Transfer Rate

USB 3.0: 5Gbps

Operating Temperature

0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature

-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Humidity

0 ~ 85% RH

Dimensions

121.0mm x 76.0mm x 19.0mm

Weight

40g

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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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.
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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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