Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: May 14, 2020 1:26 PM
Product Diagram (PEXUSB312A3)
Component
Function
1
USB-A Ports
•
Used to connect a
USB Peripheral Device
to
the
USB Card
.
2
Bracket Screws
•
Used to
Secure
the
Low Profile
or
Full Profile
Bracket
to the
USB Card.
3
PCI Express Connector
•
Used to connect the
USB Card
to the
PCI
Express Slot
on the
Host Computer
.
4
SATA Power Connector
•
(Optional) Connect a
15 Pin SATA Power
Connector
to provide extra power to the
USB
Type-A Ports.
Requirements
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•
Computer with an available PCI Express® slot (x4, x8, or x16)
•
(Optional) SATA Power Source
Tools
•
Small Phillips® Head Screwdriver
2-Port USB 3.1 Card | 10Gbps per port | 2x USB-A | PCIe
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).
1.
Using a
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
(sold separately), remove the two
Bracket
Screws
securing the
Full Profile Bracket
to the
USB Card
.
2.
Align the
Screw Holes
on the
USB Card
with the
Screw Holes
on the
Low Profile
Bracket
. Making sure the
USB Card
is sitting on top of the
Screw Holes
on the
Low
Profile Bracket
.
3.
Insert the
Bracket Screws
through the
USB Card
and into the
Screw Holes
on the
Low Profile Bracket
.
4.
Using the
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
, tighten the
Bracket Screws,
being
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.
1.
Turn off the
Host
Computer
and disconnect any
Peripheral Devices
that are
connected (e.g. printer, external hard drives, etc.).
2.
Unplug the
Power Cable
from the back of the
Host Computer
.
3.
Remove the
Cover
from the
Host Computer’s Case
.
Note:
Consult the documentation that came with the
Host Computer
for details
about how to remove the
Cover
safely.
4.
Locate an open
PCI Express Slot
(x4, x8, or x16) and remove the corresponding
Metal Cover Plate
from the back of the
Host Computer’s Case
.
5.
Gently insert the
USB Card
into the open
PCI Express Slot
and fasten the
Bracket
to the back of the
Host Computer’s Case
.
6.
(Optional) Connect a
15 Pin SATA Power Connector
from the
Power Supply
to the
SATA Power Connector
on the
USB Card
.
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