Instruction Manual
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Installation
WARNING!
PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer
case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static
strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable,
discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal
surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the
PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case (see documentation for your computer
system for details).
3. Locate an open PCI slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (refer to documentation for your computer system for details).
NOTE:
If installing the card into a small form factor/low profile system, replacing the
pre-installed full profile bracket with the included low profile installation bracket may
be necessary.
4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.
5.
OPTIONAL:
Connect SATA power or SP4 Floppy (PCIUSB3S4 only) power connector
from the computer power supply to the card. This is recommended to ensure
enough power can be supplied to high-powered USB devices.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
