StarTech.com PEXUSB7LP Instruction Manual

PCI Express USB 2.0 Adapter
Card

7-Port PCI Express to High

Speed USB 2.0 Adapter Card

PEXUSB7LP

Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Installation .........................................................................3

Verifying Installation .....................................................................3

Specifications .................................................................. 4

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

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

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Introduction

The StarTech.com 7-Port PCI Express to USB 2.0 Adapter Card
adds an additional 6 external and 1 internal USB 2.0 ports to any PCI
Express compatible computer system. Designed for versatility and
performance with support for high speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates
of up to 480 Mbps, this low profile USB card also includes a standard
profile (full height) bracket for installation in full form factor cases.

Packaging Contents

1 x PEXUSB7LP card•

1 x Full Height 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) or Linux

®

5-pin IDC USB

header

SP4 power

connector

USB type A

connectors

2

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 1.
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.

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

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

Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket 4.
to the rear of the case. If using a case that fits full height cards,
remove the low profile bracket (held by small screws) from the card
and replace with the included full height bracket.

To use the internal 5-pin IDC USB header, connect an internal USB 5.
peripheral (i.e. front mounted USB ports, internal card readers, etc)
directly to the IDC header, or use an adapter cable to convert it to an
external USB type A connector (StarTech.com ID: USBMBADAPT).

Connect an SP4 floppy power connector from the computer power 6.
supply to the connector on the card.

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Place the cover back onto the computer case.7.

Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and 8.
reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.

NOTE: Due to the stacked nature of the external USB ports, using USB
cables with large connectors may interfere with adjacent ports.

Driver Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

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

Verifying Installation

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.

Under the “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” category, new “VIA” host
controller devices should now be listed.

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Specications

Bus Interface

PCI Express rev 1.1

(x1 connector)

Chipset ID

VIA VT6212L

Connectors*

6 x USB type A

1 x 5-pin IDC USB header

1 x SP4 floppy power

Maximum Data Transfer Rate

USB 2.0: 480Mbps

Operating Temperature

0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)

Humidity

5 ~ 95% RH

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/

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

Linux

* the three external USB ports closest to the bottom of the card (closes PCIe connector) use

independant data channels. The other external USB ports and the internal header all share a

single data channel

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our
commitment to 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.

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.

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