Transcend TS-PDU3 DATASHEET

User’s Manual

USB 3.0 Expansion Card

TS-PDU3

(Version 1.4)

Table of Contents

Introduction︱ ......................................................................................1

Package Contents︱............................................................................1

Features︱ ............................................................................................2

System Requirements︱ .....................................................................2

Safety Precautions︱...........................................................................3

General Use ................................................................................................................... 3

Transferring Data........................................................................................................... 3

Power.............................................................................................................................. 3

Product Overview︱ ............................................................................4

Hardware Installation︱.......................................................................5

Driver Installation︱.............................................................................7

Troubleshooting︱.............................................................................10

Specifications︱.................................................................................11

Ordering Information︱ .....................................................................11

Transcend Limited Warranty︱ ........................................................12

Introduction︱

Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s USB 3.0 Expansion Card. This easy-to-install card
allows you to add revolutionary new USB 3.0 ports to any desktop computer with a PCI Express slot.
Its PCI Express 2.0 x1 connection interface is compatible with virtually all current motherboards,
and guarantees unrestricted two-way communication between your PC and any USB devices you
plug into the card. With two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, which have bandwidth up to 5Gbits per
second, Transcend’s USB 3.0 Expansion Card is ideal for use with new USB 3.0 high-capacity
external storage devices. This User’s Manual is designed to help you install and use your new USB

3.0 Expansion Card.

Package Contents︱

The USB 3.0 Expansion Card package includes the following items:

USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Driver CD

Quick Installation Guide

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Features︱

Add USB 3.0 ports to any desktop computer with a PCI Express® slot
Connection bandwidth up to 5Gbits per second (in USB 3.0 mode)
Ultra-fast PCI Express® interface eliminates speed bottlenecks
Installs easily in any PCIe slot, including x1 slot
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
Supports PCI bus power management interface rev. 1.2
Compact size saves space and inside your PC
Fully compatible with PCI Express® 2.0
Two external USB 3.0 ports
xHCI compliant

System Requirements︱

One of following operating systems:

• Windows

• Windows

• Windows

®

XP

®

Vista

®

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Safety Precautions︱

These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.

Before installation, please ensure your computer is off and its AC power cord is
disconnected.

General Use

• To prevent damage cause by electrostatic discharge (ESD), always touch a grounded or

large metal object before handling the USB 3.0 Expansion Card.

• During operation, avoid exposing the card to extreme temperatures above 35℃(95℉),

or below 5℃(41℉).

• Do not allow the card to come in contact with water or any other liquids.

• Do not store the USB 3.0 Expansion Card in any of the following environments:

o Direct sunlight
o Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
o In a closed car that is in direct sunlight

• Please ensure that the USB 3.0 Expansion Card’s metal bracket has been secured to

your computer case with a screw or other mounting method provided by your case
manufacturer.

Transferring Data

• Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during

operation. We strongly advise that you regularly create backups of important data in
multiple locations and on different storage mediums.

• To ensure Super-Speed 5Gb/s data transfer rates when connecting a USB 3.0 storage

device, please make sure the USB 3.0 Expansion Card drivers are correctly installed.
Please refer to the

Power

• The power provided by your computer’s PCI Express slot is insufficient to power USB

3.0 devices. Please ensure that the 4-pin power connector is connected to your PC
power supply before connecting any devices.

driver installation section of this manual.

The 4-pin power connector MUST be connected to your PC
power supply to provide sufficient power for USB 3.0
devices

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