background image

Quick-Start Guide

To view manuals, FAQs, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more, visit www.startech.com/support.

Manual Revision: May 11, 2021 5:14 PM

Product Diagram (PEXHDCAP4K)

Component

Function

1

Standard Profile 

Bracket

•  Used to securely attach the 

Video Capture 

Card

 to the 

Host Computer

.

2

Bracket Screws

•  Used to secure the 

Standard

 or 

Low Profile 

Bracket

 to the 

Video Capture Card

.

3

PCIe Connector

•  Used to connect the 

Video Capture Card

 to a 

PCIe Port

.

4

HDMI Input Port

•  Used to connect an 

HDMI Device

 to the 

Video 

Capture Card

.

5

HDMI Output Port

•  Used to connect an 

HDMI Display Device

 to 

the 

Video Capture Card

.

Requirements

For the latest requirements and full manual (information on software installation and 

usage) please visit 

www.startech.com/PEXHDCAP4K

•  Tools:

•  Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1

•  Operating System:

•  Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7

PCI Express Video Capture Card | HDMI | 4K 60Hz | 60fps

Installation

Warning! 

Video Capture Cards, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure 

that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your 

card. Be careful to handle the card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

1.  Turn off the 

Host Computer

 and all connected 

Peripheral Devices

 (e.g. printer, 

external hard drives, etc.).

2.  Unplug the 

Power Cable

 from the 

Host Computer

.

3.  Remove the cover from the 

Host Computer’s Case

.

Note: 

Refer to the documentation that came with your computer for further 

information on how to properly remove the computer case.

4.  Locate a 

PCIe Slot

 and remove the 

Metal Cover Plate

.

Note: 

Refer to the documentation that came with your computer for further 

information on how to properly remove the metal cover plate.

5.  Gently insert the 

PCIe Connector

 on the 

Video Capture Card

 into the 

PCI Express 

Slot

.

6.  Using the screws removed from the 

Metal Cover Plate

 and a 

Phillips Head 

Screwdriver

, secure the 

Video Capture Card

 to the rear of the computer case.

7.  Place the cover back over the computer case.
8.  Reconnect the 

Power Cable

 and 

Peripheral Devices

 to the 

Host Computer

 and 

power the

 Host Computer 

On.

Installing the Drivers

Drivers

1.  Connect the 

Video Capture Card

 to the 

Host

.

2.  Using a web browser, navigate to 

www.startech.com/PEXHDCAP4K

3.  On the 

Product 

page, click the 

Drivers/Downloads

 tab, located in the middle of the 

screen.

4.  In the 

Driver(s)

 section, click on the driver link that corresponds with the operating 

system running on the 

Host

.

5.  Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the .ZIP file.
6.  Click the appropriate driver for the version of operating system that you are running 

and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

4

1

3

2

5

Reviews: