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- Page 1 User’s Manual USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card PDC3 (Version 1.0)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction︱ ..................1 Package Contents︱ ................1 Features︱ ....................2 System Requirements︱ ..............2 Safety Precautions︱................3 General Use........................3 Transferring Data......................3 Power ..........................3 Product Overview︱ ................4 Hardware Installation︱...............5 Driver Installation︱................8 Connecting USB devices︱ ..............11 Troubleshooting︱................12 Specifications︱.................13 Ordering Information︱ ..............13 Recycling &... -
Page 3: Introduction
PC and any USB devices or SATA drives you plug into the card. With two external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports and two internal SATA-III ports, Transcend’s USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card is ideal for use with new USB 3.0 high-capacity external storage devices and ultra-fast SATA-III internal hard drives and SSDs. -
Page 4: Features
Features︱ Add USB 3.0 ports & SATA-III to any desktop computer with a PCI Express ® slot Connection bandwidth up to 5Gbits per second (USB 3.0) & 6Gbits per second (SATA-III) Ultra-fast PCI Express® interface eliminates speed bottlenecks Installs easily in any PCIe slot, including x1 and x16 slots SATA ports support AHCI mode with NCQ (Native Command Queuing) Supports PCI bus power management interface rev. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Transferring Data Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. We strongly advise that you regularly create backups of important data in multiple locations and on different storage mediums. ... -
Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview︱ Figure 1: USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card Two USB 3.0 Ports PCI Express x1 Connector 15-pin SATA Power Input 4-pin Power Input Two SATA-III Ports Installation Bracket... -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation︱ 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect its AC power cord. 2. Open your computer’s case and locate its PCI Express slots. (Check the owner’s manual of your PC if you are not sure how to do this) 3. - Page 8 – OR – 5. If you have a SATA-III hard drive or SSD, connect it to the Combo Card using the provided SATA cable. Ensure that both ends of the SATA cable are securely connected to both the card and the hard drive, and that the SSD or hard drive’s power cable is also connected. 6.
- Page 9 Low Profile Installation Bracket (OPTIONAL) Smaller computer cases may require use of the included Low Profile Bracket in order to install the Expansion Card in your system. Unscrew the two mounting screws as shown, then position the Low Profile Bracket onto the card and reattach the screws.
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Page 10: Driver Installation
1. Go to www.transcend.com.tw/downloads. Use the drop down menus to locate your product or enter its model number in the Search field. 2. Download the “PDC3 USB 3.0 Driver” and the “PDC3 SATA-III Driver”, then double-click the “Setup.exe” files to install the drivers on your computer. - Page 11 SATA-III Driver USB 3.0 Driver 4. Choose “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and then click “Next.” 5. Click “Next” to continue. SATA-III Driver SATA-III Driver 6. Click “Install.”...
- Page 12 USB 3.0 Driver 7. Once the driver has finished installing, click “Finish” to exit the wizard. SATA-III Driver USB 3.0 Driver 8. Restart your system.
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Page 13: Connecting Usb Devices
Connecting USB devices︱ Once you have successfully installed the USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card into your computer, simply plug a USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 device into one of the card’s two USB 3.0 ports. If the driver has been installed successfully, your computer should automatically detect the device. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
If you are unable to remedy a problem after trying the following suggestions, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our website. -
Page 15: Specifications
2 external (supports USB 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0) Connection Bandwidth USB 3.0: Up to 5Gb/s, SATA-III: Up to 6Gb/s Operating Temperature 0℃ (32℉) to 70℃ (158℉) Certificates CE, FCC, BSMI Warranty Two-year Limited Ordering Information︱ Device Description Transcend P/N USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card TS-PDC3... -
Page 16: Recycling & Environmental Considerations
Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱ Recycling the Product (WEEE): Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC: Never dispose of your product with other household waste. -
Page 17: Two-Year Limited Warranty
Transcend Warranty Policy. Proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. Transcend will inspect the product and in its sole discretion repair or replace it with a refurbished product or functional equivalent. Under special circumstances, Transcend may refund or credit the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made.
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