StarTech.com PEXUSB311A1C Instruction Manual

Instruction manual
2-Port USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Card - 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A – PCIe
PEXUSB311A1C
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Packaging contents
• 1x 2-port USB 3.1 (10Gbps) card
• 1x low-profile bracket
• 1x instruction manual
System requirements
• Computer with an available PCI Express slot (x4, x8, x16)
• 15-pin SATA power connector (optional, but recommended)
• Any of the following operating systems:
- Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Windows 8 / 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2
- Mac OS® 10.9 and later (tested up to 10.10)
- Linux® 3.5
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.startech.com/
Product Diagram
USB 3.1 port
(USB-C)
USB 3.1 port
(USB-A)
For the latest information, technical specifications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/PEXUSB311A1C
About USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1, and USB
3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard
offers speeds up to 5Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 offers speeds up to 10Gbps. The PEXUSB311A1C is a
USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Gen 2 card.
Installation
Install the USB 3.1 card
WARNING!
PCI Express cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. Make
sure that you're properly grounded before you open your computer
case or touch your PCI Express card. You should wear an anti-static
strap when you install any computer component. If an anti-static
strap isn't available, discharge any built-up static electricity by
touching a large grounded metal surface for several seconds. Only
handle the PCI Express card by its edges and don't touch the gold
connectors.
1. Turn off your computer and any devices or peripherals that are
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of your computer.
3. Disconnect any peripheral devices that are connected to your
4. Remove the cover from your computer case. Consult the
PEXUSB311A1C.
5. Locate an open PCI Express x4 slot (or higher) and remove the
SATA power
connector
6. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten
Note: If you install the card into a small form-factor or a low-profile
desktop computer, it may be necessary to replace the pre-installed
standard-profile bracket with the included low-profile (half-height)
installation bracket.
7. (Optional): Connect a 15-pin SATA power connector from your
PCIe x4
connector
Note: It is recommended that you connect SATA power to ensure
sufficient power is provided to the card as well as to each USB 3.1
port.
8. Place the cover back onto your computer case.
9. Reconnect the power cable to the back of your computer.
10. Reconnect all of the peripheral devices that you disconnected in
11. Turn on your computer.
connected to it (for example, printers, external hard drives, and so
on).
computer.
documentation that came with your computer for details about
how to do this safely.
corresponding metal cover plate from the back of your computer
case. Consult the documentation that came with your computer
for details about how to do this safely. This card works in PCI
Express x4, x8, or x16 slots.
the bracket to the back of the case.
computer's power supply to the card's SATA power connector.
step 3.
Manual Revision: 10/02/2015