StarTech.com PEXUSB312A3 Quick Start Manual

2-Port USB 3.1 Card | 10Gbps per port | 2x USB-A | PCIe
Product Diagram (PEXUSB312A3)
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Component
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1 USB-A Ports
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Bracket Screws
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3 PCI Express Connector
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SATA Power Connector
Requirements
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Computer with an available PCI Express® slot (x4, x8, or x16)
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(Optional) SATA Power Source
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Tools
Small Phillips® Head Screwdriver
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Function
Used to connect a USB Peripheral Device to
the USB Card.
Used to Secure the Low Profile or Full Profile
Bracket to the USB Card.
Used to connect the USB Card to the PCI
Express Slot on the Host Computer.
(Optional) Connect a 15 Pin SATA Power
Connector to provide extra power to the USB
Type-A Ports.
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Hardware Installation
Installing the Low Profile Bracket
By default the Full Profile Bracket is attached to the USB Card. Depending on your
system configuration you may need to remove the Full Profile Bracket and replace it
with the Low Profile Bracket (included).
Using a Small Phillips Head Screwdriver (sold separately), remove the two Bracket
1.
Screws securing the Full Profile Bracket to the USB Card.
Align the Screw Holes on the USB Card with the Screw Holes on the Low Profile
2.
Bracket. Making sure the USB Card is sitting on top of the Screw Holes on the Low
Profile Bracket.
Insert the Bracket Screws through the USB Card and into the Screw Holes on the
3.
Low Profile Bracket.
Using the Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Bracket Screws, being
4.
careful not to over-tighten.
Installing the USB Card
Warning: USB cards can be damaged by static electricity. Make sure that you are
properly grounded before you open the computer case or touch the USB Card. You
should wear an anti-static strap when you install any computer components. If an
anti-static strap is not available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching
a large grounded metal surface for several seconds. Only handle the USB Card by its
edges and do not touch the gold connectors.
Turn off the Host Computer and disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are
1.
connected (e.g. printer, external hard drives, etc.).
Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Host Computer.
2.
Remove the Cover from the Host Computer's Case.
3.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Host Computer for details
about how to remove the Cover safely.
Locate an open PCI Express Slot (x4, x8, or x16) and remove the corresponding
4.
Metal Cover Plate from the back of the Host Computer's Case.
Gently insert the USB Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the Bracket
5.
to the back of the Host Computer's Case.
(Optional) Connect a 15 Pin SATA Power Connector from the Power Supply to the
6.
SATA Power Connector on the USB Card.
Quick-Start Guide
Manual Revision: May 14, 2020 1:26 PM