StarTech.com USB3SPLATE Quick Start Manual

2 Port USB 3.0 A Female Slot Plate Adapter
Product Diagram (USB3SPLATE)
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Component
1 Bracket Screw Slots
2 USB-A Ports
3 Bracket
Slot Plate Adapter
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Connector
Requirements
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Screw x 1
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Screwdriver x 1
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Function
Used to secure the Slot Plate Adapter to the
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Host Computer's Rear Panel.
Used to connect USB Devices to the Slot Plate
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Adapter.
USB 3.0
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Transfer rates of up to 5Gbps.
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Mounts the Slot Plate Adapter to the Host
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Computer's Rear Panel.
Connects the Slot Plate Adapter to a Host
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Computer's Motherboard.
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Installing the Slot Plate Adapter
Warning: Internal computer parts can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure
that you are properly grounded before you open your computer case. You should wear
an anti-static strap when you install any computer component. If an anti-static strap
is not available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a large grounded
metal surface for several seconds.
Turn off the Computer and disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected
1.
(e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Computer.
2.
Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
3.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer for details about
how to do this safely.
Locate a USB 3.0 Slot on the Motherboard.
4.
Gently insert the Slot Plate Adapter Connector on the Slot Plate Adapter into a
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USB 3.0 Slot.
Align the Bracket on the Slot Plate Adapter with a Slot on the Rear Panel on the
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Host Computer.
Insert a Screw (sold separately) through the Bracket Screw Slot and into a screw
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hole on the Rear Panel.
Using a Screwdriver (sold separately), fasten the Bracket to the Rear Panel.
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Place the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
9.
Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of the Computer.
10.
Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in step 1.
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Connect USB Peripheral Devices to the USB-A Ports on the Slot Plate Adapter.
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Quick-Start Guide
Manual Revision: March 20, 2020 11:29 AM