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System requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.startech.com/PEXUSB312EIC.
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. Any mention of USB 3.0 in this manual or on the StarTech.com website for
PEXUSB312EIC refers to the 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard. Any mention of USB 3.1
Gen 2 refers to the 10Gbps Gen 2 standard.
The PEXUSB312EIC has both USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports.
About the card's USB-C port
Not all USB-C ports support the full functionality of the USB Type-C standard. Some
ports might only provide data transfer, and might not support video (DP alt mode), or
USB power delivery 2.0.
The card's USB-C port is USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps). This port supports data throughput
only. It does not support DP alt mode or USB power delivery.
Hardware installation
Install the low-profile bracket
The card can be installed in a low-profile or a full-profile computer. The full-profile
bracket comes preinstalled on the card, but if you have a small form-factor computer
you can install the low-profile bracket instead.
1. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two bracket screws from the card.
2. Remove the full-profile bracket from the adapter.
3. Line up the low-profile bracket with the bracket holes on the back of the card.
4. Insert the two bracket screws you removed in step 1 and tighten them in place.
Install the PCIe card
Warning! PCIe cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. If an anti-static strap
isn't available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a large grounded
metal surface for several seconds.
1. Turn off your computer and any devices or peripherals that are connected to it (for
example, printers, external storage, and so on).
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of your computer.
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