Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1488C The RocketU 1488C is a 16-lane USB-C 3.2 20Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x16 host adapter. It can be easily installed into any x16 slot, and is natively supported by the latest versions of Windows and Linux distributions.
1. Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-Express x16 slot. Figure 1 - PCIe x16 slot diagram 2. Gently insert the RocketU 1488C into the PCI-Express slot, and secure the bracket to the system chassis. 3. After installing the adapter, attach the USB device with USB cables.
5. Close and secure the system chassis. Driver Installation Windows Platforms: The RocketU 1488C is natively supported by Windows 8 and later (no driver installation is required). Linux The RocketU 1488C is natively supported by Linux 3.10.0 and later (no driver installation is required).
Verifying Installation (Windows) 1. Open Device Manager. 2. Expand the 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' entry. 3. If the driver is installed properly, four “ASMedia USB 3.20 eXtensible Host Controller” and four “USB Root Hub” entry should be displayed.
Connecting USB Storage Devices 1. Power on the system. 2. Connect the USB device to the HighPoint RocketU HBA with a USB cable. 3. For hard drives or enclosures, allow the device to spin up for a few moments.
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference 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.