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USER MANUAL PEXUSB3S25 StarTech.com

2 Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card with UASP - LP4 Power

PEXUSB3S25

Close-up of a black PCI E2 card with visible ports and capacitors (no text or symbols)

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FCC Compliance Statement

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.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction......2

Packaging Contents 2

System Requirements....2

Installation 3

Hardware Installation .... 3

Driver Installation....4

Verifying Installation....5

Specifications....6

Technical Support 7

Warranty Information....7

Introduction

Packaging Contents

• 1x USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
- 1x Low Profile Bracket
- 1x SATA to LP4 Cable
- 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Available PCI Express slot
- Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64), Linux 2.6.31 or later

Installation

Hardware 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 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 card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

1. Turn your computer off 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.

NOTE: If installing the card into a low profile desktop system, replacing the preinstalled standard profile bracket with the included low profile (half height) installation bracket may be necessary.

1. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

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

Driver Installation

Windows

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. Run the Autorun.exe application from the Autoplay menu. If Autoplay is disabled on your system, browse to your CD/DVD drive and run the application.

AutoPlay DVD RW Drive (H:) USB3.0 PCIec Always do this for software and games: Install or run program from your media Run autorun.exe Publisher not specified General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel

1. Once the following screen shows up, click on "Install Driver":

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Controller Install Driver Read Documentation Browse CD-ROM Exit This option installs the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Controllers Drivers

1. Then click on "720201/720202" to start the installation:

Install Driver Detected following hardwares on your system: 720201/720202 Exit

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. NOTE: You may be prompted to restart once the install completes.

Verifying Installation

Windows

1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device Manager).
2. Expand the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" section. On a successful install, you should see the "Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller" and "Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub" in the list with no exclamation points or question marks:

Universal Serial Bus controllers Generic USB Hub Generic USB Hub Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3A6A Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3A6C Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A64 Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A65 Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A66 Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A67 Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A68 Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A69 Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub

Specifications

Host Interface PCI Express 2.0 (x1 slot connector)
Chipset NEC uPD720202
Number of Ports 2
External Connectors 2x USB 3.0 type A female
Internal Connectors 1x LP4 Molex power male
Standards USB 3.0 rev. 1.0	Intel xHCI rev. 0.95
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity 0~55% RH
Dimensions 121 x 67 x 19 mm
Weight 90 g
Compatible Operating Systems Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64), Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later

Technical Support

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two 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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