USB 3.0 PC-EXPRESS CARD - USB expansion card US ROBOTICS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	USB 3.0 ExpressCard Extension Card
Brand	US Robotics
Model	USB 3.0 PC-EXPRESS CARD
Interfaces	2 USB 3.0 ports (compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1)
Supported speeds	SuperSpeed (5 Gbit/s), High Speed (480 Mbit/s), Full Speed (12 Mbit/s), Low Speed (1.5 Mbit/s)
Host connector	ExpressCard 34/54 mm (conforms to ExpressCard Release 1.0)
Power supply	Via PCI Express bus (100 mA max per port) or external 5V/2.5A power adapter (up to 900 mA per port)
Dimensions (approx.)	34 × 75 × 5 mm (standard ExpressCard)
Weight (approx.)	20 g
Supported operating systems	Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Linux (with generic drivers)
Installation	Plug-and-Play after driver installation from included CD (driver for Windows XP required)
Box contents	PC-Express Card, power adapter, CD-ROM, quick installation guide
Certifications	FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55022 Class B, WEEE
Warranty	US Robotics limited warranty (see www.usr.com/support)
Maintenance	No special maintenance required; clean with a dry cloth if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions - USB 3.0 PC-EXPRESS CARD US ROBOTICS

How to install the USB 3.0 PC-Express Card?

Insert the provided CD, run setup.exe in the Driver folder, follow the wizard, then insert the card into the ExpressCard slot of your computer. Under Windows XP, use the Add New Hardware Wizard.

Which operating systems are compatible?

Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Linux. The driver for Windows XP is provided on the CD; later versions generally include the native driver.

Can I use USB 2.0 devices on this card?

Yes, the card is fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.

What is the maximum transfer speed?

Up to 5 Gbit/s in SuperSpeed (USB 3.0). USB 2.0 devices will be limited to 480 Mbit/s.

Do I need to use the power adapter?

The power adapter is recommended for high-power devices (external hard drives, etc.) because the PCI Express bus only provides 100 mA per port. Without the adapter, some devices may not work.

My card is not recognized, what should I do?

Check that the driver is correctly installed via Device Manager. Try reinserting the card or restarting your computer. Make sure the ExpressCard slot is functional.

Does the card work on a Mac?

Not specified by the manufacturer. This card is designed for Windows/Linux PCs; Mac compatibility is not guaranteed.

What is the maximum power consumption?

With power adapter: up to 900 mA per port (5V). Without adapter: 100 mA per port via the ExpressCard bus.

How to verify that the installation was successful?

Open Device Manager: you should see 'USB 3.0 Host Controller' or similar. Connect a USB 3.0 device to confirm operation.

Is the card hot to the touch?

Slight warmth is normal during operation. If the card becomes very hot, disconnect it and check that no device is drawing too much current. Use the power adapter if necessary.

USER MANUAL USB 3.0 PC-EXPRESS CARD US ROBOTICS

USB 3.0 PC-Express Card

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Contents

English. 1

English 1

Installation 1

Specifications 3

Regulatory 4

Regulatory 4

Francais 6

Francais 6

Installation 6

The USB 3.0 PC-Express Card is compliant with USB 3.0 specifications. The card lets your connect USB 3.0 devices to your computer, such as an MP3 players, digital cameras, external USB drives, or USB printers.

Features

• Add 2 ports to USB 3.0 devices.
  Install easily into any laptop ExpressCard slot.
  Supports USB 3.0 transfer rates.
  Plug and play.

Package Contents

USB 3.0 PC-Express Card
Power Adapter
CD-ROM
- Quick Installation Guide

System Requirements

An available ExpressCard slot

Installation

1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive. Double-click the setup.exe file in the Driver folder to launch the installation program.

2. Accept the End User License Agreement and click Next.

3. Click Browse to choose the Destination Folder, then click Next.
4. Click Install.
5. Click Finish.
6. Insert the USB 3.0 PC-Express Card into the ExpressCard slot.
7. Windows XP Users: Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard to complete the installation of the USB 3.0 PC-Express Card.

Verification

After finishing driver installation, the system will detect the USB 3.0 PC-Express Card. You can go to Device Manager on your computer to verify the entire installation.

Windows XP

Windows Vista/ Windows 7

This product is subject to the U.S. Robotics Corporation Limited Warranty. To view a copy of the Limited Warranty and for information on how to contact U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support, please see the U.S. ROBOTICS corporate web site at: www.usr.com/support

Power Adapter

The USB 3.0 PC-Express Card comes with an external Power Adapter. Use of the Power Adapter is recommended for high-power consumption devices.

Specifications

• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification Revision 1.0.

Supports the following speed data rates:

Low-speed (1.5 Mbps)
Full-speed (12 Mbps)
High-speed (480 Mbps)
Super-speed (5 Gbps)

Supports 2 downstream ports for all levels of speed.
Supports all USB compliant data transfer types:

Control
Bulk
Interrupt
Isochronous transfer

Supports ExpressCard Standard Release 1.0.
Support Bus Power each port 100mA (Max); Self power by external power adapter: 5V / 2.5A (each port up to 900mA ).

Regulatory

FCC Conditions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE

This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations: EN 55 022: CLASS B

WEEE Information

For EU (European Union) member users: According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country. For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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