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USER MANUAL PEXUSB3S400 StarTech.com

4 Independent Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card

PEXUSB3S400

Green PCI expansion card with multiple ports and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

*actual product may vary from photos

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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.

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

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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 4

Specifications ....5

Technical Support 6

Warranty Information 6

Introduction

The PEXUSB3S400 PCI Express x4 USB 3.0 Card (with SATA Power) adds 4 independent external USB 3.0 ports to any PCI Express x4-enabled computer system. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 provides up to 5 Gbps of data bandwidth, while remaining backward compatible with existing USB 2.0 devices at 480Mbps.

With each port being independent, full bandwidth is available per port, instead of shared between ports. This allows for maximum transfer rates if multiple devices are connected.

Using a “stacked” port layout that places the ports one on top of the other, more ports are able to fit into a smaller space. This 4-port PCIe x4 USB 3.0 adapter enables all four USB 3.0 ports to be external facing, while still allowing the card to fit into a small form factor/low profile computer system.

Plus, with a built-in SATA power connector, each USB port can provide up to 900mA of power to devices that draw power from a host bus connection (500mA for USB 2.0) by connecting to your computer power supply.

The PEXUSB3S400 USB 3.0 PCIe x4 card is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1x PCIe USB 3.0 Card
• 1x Low Profile Bracket
• 1x Driver CD
  • 1x Product Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available x4 slot
  • Available SATA power connector from the computer power supply
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (32/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/Vista (32/64-bit)/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit)/8 (32/64-bit)

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 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 x4 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. 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 small form factor/low profile system, replacing the pre-installed full profile bracket with the included low profile installation bracket may be necessary.

1. OPTIONAL: Connect a 15-pin SATA power connector from the computer's power supply to the SATA power connector on the card. This is only required if using the ports with bus-powered USB devices (no external power adapter) or if experiencing connectivity issues.

2. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

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

Driver Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7

NOTE: The latest driver is available from www.startech.com.

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

2. AutoPlay should give you the option to browse the files on the CD or automatically open the CD.

Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file: Pictures What do you want Windows to do? Open folder to save files using Windows Explorer Take no action Always do the selected action. OK Cancel

If AutoPlay does not start, go into "My Computer" and access the CD/DVD drive that the CD is in.

My Computer System Tasks Other Places Details My Computer System Folder Search Folders Hard Disk Drives K:) Devices with Removable Storage DVD-RAM Drive D:) Network Drives P1:) Other My Bluetooth Places

1. Open the folder "PEXUSB3S400_8430EL". Run the setup file inside. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation.

Windows 8

The driver should automatically install through Windows Update.

Verifying Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8

From the main desktop, right-click on "My Computer" ("Computer" in Vista/7/8), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel.

Open Explore Search... Manage Map Network Drive... Disconnect Network Drive... Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties

Computer Management File Action View Help Computer Management (Local System Tools Task Scheduler Event Viewer Shared Folders Local Users and Groups Reliability and Performe Device Manager Storage Disk Management Services and Applications STARTECHCOM-PC Computer Disk drives Display adapters DVD/CD-ROM drives Human Interface Devices IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors Network adapters Ports (COM & LPT) Processors Sound, video and game controllers Storage controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers

In the Device Manager, under the Universal Serial Bus Controllers category, you should see the new entries for the USB 3.0 controller card.

Specifications

Number of Ports 4
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0 (x4 slot connector)USB 3.0 revision 1.0
Form Factor Low/Full Profile
Chipset ID Renesas/NEC uPD720202
External Connectors 4x USB 3.0 type A female
Internal Connectors 1x SATA power (15-pin) male
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps per port
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C ~ 150°C
Humidity 20% ~ 80% RH
Dimensions (LxWxH) 171 mm x 60 mm x 19 mm
Weight 73.2 g
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows XP(32/64bit)/ Server2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ Server2008 R2/ 7(32/64bit)/ 8(32-64-bit)

Technical Support

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For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

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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